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Turmeric 500 mg

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Turmeric 450 mg
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Score73
An inexpensive powder-and-extract formula whose small active portion and weak delivery details limit its appeal.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Score 73

An inexpensive powder-and-extract formula whose small active portion and weak delivery details limit its appeal.
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Analysis

The capsule combines whole turmeric material with a separate curcuminoid extract. That pairing gives some whole-root context while keeping the serving simple.

Only a small part of the formula is identified as curcuminoids, and no standardization or absorption aid is listed. That missing information makes the label amount less useful for predicting active curcuminoid exposure.

The low serving cost makes it accessible, but value cannot replace active potency. The best fit is a user who accepts the stated transparency limits and wants a turmeric-only supplement.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a basic turmeric capsule
  • Budget-focused users comfortable with modest extract content
Best for
  • Entry-level turmeric use
  • Simple one-capsule routines
  • Low serving cost

Pros

  • Combines turmeric material with extract
  • Identifies the curcuminoid portion
  • Requires one capsule
  • Offers good qualitative value

Cons

  • Curcuminoid extract amount is small
  • Standardization percentage is absent
  • No absorption aid is included
  • Most of the serving is unspecified turmeric material

Warnings

  • Concentrated turmeric may cause nausea, reflux, or other digestive discomfort
  • Curcumin may increase bleeding concerns when combined with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • People with gallstones or bile-duct obstruction should seek guidance before using concentrated turmeric

Nutrient quality

68 High impact

The compact formula provides turmeric at low serving cost. A small curcuminoid portion and no absorption support make potency modest.

Ingredient transparency

69 High impact

Separate turmeric and extract amounts are disclosed. The active yield, full directions, and inactive ingredients remain unclear.

Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The supplied satisfaction average is favorable. The large response volume makes the average relatively stable, but no comment-level evidence was provided.

Value for money

91 Highest impact

Serving cost is very low for the category. Dose and formulation quality generally support that value.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Turmeric
450 mg
Turmeric extract (Curcuminoids)
 50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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Turmeric · 450 mg OverallScore12
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The active amount is modest for a curcumin-focused product. Source quality is limited by incomplete standardization details. The serving cost is low, but the disclosed active dose is modest.

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