Whether you’re looking for post-workout recovery, mood support, or healthy digestion, turmeric’s potent antioxidant actions and powerful ability to promote a healthy inflammatory response together deliver universal health benefits and bolster holistic well-being.* We’ve scoured the market for the best turmeric supplements available today, so you can take full advantage of this ancient herb’s myriad perks. The only catch? The bioactives in turmeric root have notoriously low bioavailability. “The active and healing component in turmeric, curcumin, can be variable within the spice form. If you want more targeted treatment for your specific health concern, a turmeric supplement can be a quick and concentrated way to get that support,” explains clinical and culinary dietitian Huma Chaudhry, R.D., LDN. Doctor of clinical nutrition Brooke Scheller, M.S., DCN, CNS, shares that a high-quality turmeric supplement is a powerful tool in her professional (and personal) toolbelt: “For myself and my clients, turmeric is one of my favorite herbs for whole-body health because it supports the brain, gut, muscles, joints, skin, heart, and so much more!”* Whether intentionally supporting an active lifestyle or seeking some targeted support, the potential benefits of a bioavailable and bioeffective turmeric root supplement are far-reaching (and easily tailored to your unique health needs).* We’ve carefully selected the turmeric supplements in this list because they give you the best chance of harnessing the powerful actions of the botanical’s many bioactive phytonutrients, for antioxidant benefits and maintaining a healthy inflammatory response in the body.* While bioavailability was top of mind while making these selections, mbg’s vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, explains that a natural hierarchy exists among the different turmeric forms presented here. “Amid this entire turmeric product roundup, we have the gold medalist of turmeric root extract bioavailability: full-spectrum turmeric root extract, Acumin™(featured in mbg’s turmeric potency+). We also have some stellar silver medalists (95% curcuminoid design, which is found in most of the other products) and bronze medalists, too (liposomal and phytosome format),” she says. “Full-spectrum turmeric root extract is the winner, but the others definitely get to stand on the podium, too. The bioavailability advantage or differential is there, but it’s not 100 to zero. The ‘honorable mentions’ still have utility, just somewhat less than the winner,” Ferira concludes. To further enhance the bioavailability of turmeric root extract with 95% curcuminoids and liposomal turmeric (i.e., the silver and bronze medalists), a phytonutrient called piperine, which comes from the Piper family fruits (e.g., black pepper extract), is often added to turmeric supplements.*
To find out why Ayurveda and longevity experts choose mbg’s turmeric potency+ to promote their own health and well-being, read their insights here.*
