Curcumin, the active componentin turmeric, has been demonstrated to support joint mobility and flexibility.* It is known to be a potent free radical scavenger and supports balanced immune system function responses to normal metabolic stress.* However, due to its limited bioavailability, curcumin typically requires high dosage. Curcumin PC is a unique form of curcumin complexed with phosphatidylcholine that clinically demonstrates curcuminoid absorption that is 29 times higher than a standard curcumin mixture. Meriva® is a registered trademark of Indena S.p.A.
SUGGESTED USAGE:
Take 1 capsule 1 to 4 times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
Curcumin Phytosome ... 500mg ... **
(Turmeric Rhizome Extract (Curcuma longa)/Phosphatidyl Choline Complex) (Meriva® Turmeric Phytosome) (Standardized to min. 18% curcuminoids - 90mg)
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients:
Rice flour, hypromellose (cellulose capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients. Produces in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Cautions and Interactions
Curcumin may interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications. If you are pregnant/nursing, taking these medications, or have a history of liver, gall bladder or gastrointestinal problems, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
According to Herbal Remedies
Turmeric also interferes with drugs that reduce stomach acids, since it actually increases its production. As a result, it can cause stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and damage on the esophagus. These drugs include: Famotidine (Pepcid), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac) and Omeprazole.
Additionally, its anti-thrombotic properties are beneficial, but if you take blood-thinning medications, they can be dangerous and increase the risk of bleeding. Turmeric should therefore not be used if you take medications like aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), and clopidogrel (Plavix).
Turmeric is possibly dangerous if taken in combination with drugs for diabetes, since it strengthens their effects, and might lead to excessively low blood sugar levels.
The side-effects, in this case, involve blurred vision, anxiety, shakiness, delirium and reduced cognitive function.
In somecases, turmeric may also cause an allergic reaction, and outbreaks like rashes and hives. In case you experience allergic symptoms, make sure you lower the amount of turmeric you are taking, or replace it with some other natural remedy.
Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
Store in a cool, dry place. Please Recycle.
