Curcumin Complex

Curcumin complex provides strong inflammation support and antioxidant activities.* The unique CRYO-dri process is applied to the emulsified curcumin, to extract any remaining water by drying without heat, thus maintaining biological activity, structure and purity. Formula includes black pepper.

Enhanced bioavailability
Emulsified and then freeze-dried using CRYO-dri process to maintain biological activity, structure and purity. Formula includes black pepper.

Potent dose
Highly concentrated 400 mg/capsule of curcumin, delivers the clinically demonstrated effective daily dose of 1200 mg of curcumin to provide inflammation support.

Scientific Rationale:

• 1200 mg/day of curcumin given for five to six weeks showed an occasional improvement in morning stiffness and joint swelling.
• Curcumin supports healthy enzyme and immune mediator responses, such as cyclooxygenase-2 and leukotriene synthesis via lipoxygenase.

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60

Active Ingredients:

• Curcumin (from Curcuma longa rhizome) 400 mg
• Black pepper (Piper nigrum) seed 25 mg

Inactive Ingredients: Hypromellose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate.

Recommended Dosage:
One capsule taken one to three times daily or as professionally directed.

risk information: If you are pregnant; if you are taking antiplatelet medication or blood thinners; or if you have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

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