SHOULD I EAT TURMERIC OR TAKE A SUPPLEMENT?
Of course, you should eat turmeric. Eating the whole turmeric root has advantages. When you eat the whole root, curcumin has been shown to stay in your body longer; however, there are less curcuminoids in the amount of turmeric root you would typically eat than in a supplement. You may want to consider taking a supplement if you do not eat turmeric regularly. A supplement can help you obtain a higher dosage of curcumin and other curcuminoids which can provide greater health benefits
SHOULD I EAT TURMERIC OR TAKE A SUPPLEMENT?
Eating the whole turmeric root has its own advantages. But a supplement can help you obtain a higher dosage of curcumin and other curcuminoids which can provide greater health benefits.
WHY IS BLACK PEPPER EXTRACT ADDED TO THE TURMERIC IN PRODUCT?
To increase the bioavailability of turmeric. Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient which is absorbed by the body. Since studies have shown poor absorption of turmeric extracts, dietary supplements should have black pepper extract added to the formula to increase absorption by the body. The usefulness of active turmeric is determined by the amount of turmeric absorbed by your body. What’s the point of taking it if your body can’t use it? You are what you absorb:)
HOW MUCH TURMERIC SHOULD I TAKE?
The studies show you need 500 mgs – 2000 mgs of turmeric extract per day to get health benefits. Turmeric extract contains 95% curcuminoids. Turmeric root which is used in turmeric spice only contains 4-6% curcuminoids. It would be nearly impossible to get the recommended daily dose from turmeric root alone.
ARE TURMERIC SUPPLEMENTS SAFE?
Turmeric extracts have been investigated for toxicity and they are shown to be safe. Lead contamination is a major concern with turmeric supplements. We send our turmeric regularly to a third-party lab to test for lead and other heavy metals. Since we recommend our own turmeric to our close family and friends, we take extra steps to guarantee quality and potency
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