Curcumin

The Details

Source: Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric

Dosage (PMS & Period Support Capsule): 218mg of Meriva®

Supplier: Indena S.p.A (Italy)

Unique Features: Meriva® is an advanced curcumin extract, encapsulated in a phytosome for optimal absorption. Proven through extensive clinical trials with over 2,000 patients, Meriva® offers over 30x the bioavailability of raw curcumin. Meriva® is a registered trademark of Indena S.p.A.

Understanding the Benefits

Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that has been extensively researched and shown to clinically support a healthy response to inflammation and to help improve mood and soothe your intestines.

The Research

There are 14,300+ plus published papers looking into how Curcumin works. Take a dive into the research to see what the science says. Below are three papers to get you started.

** Comparative Absorption of a Standardized Curcuminoid Mixture and Its Lecithin Formulation. Journal of Natural Products 74, 664–669 (2011).

** Inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase 2 expression in colon cells by the chemopreventive agent curcumin involves inhibition of NF-κB activation via the NIK/IKK signalling complex. Oncogene 18, 6013–6020 (1999).

** A Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Use of Curcumin for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Journal of Clinical Medicine 7, 298 (2018).