Turmeric 500 mg

Name: Turmeric 500 mg
Brand: Sundown
SKU: 1lAYAZ0B
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (482 reviews)

Sundown

4.7

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(482 ratings)

Score 55

A basic turmeric blend with limited curcuminoid content and no bioavailability enhancer for optimal efficacy.

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Quantity:140 Capsule(s) • (140 servings)

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Score 55

A basic turmeric blend with limited curcuminoid content and no bioavailability enhancer for optimal efficacy.

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Analysis

This product provides a basic combination of raw turmeric powder and a small percentage of turmeric extract containing curcuminoids. The presence of curcuminoids is a positive step, acknowledging the importance of these active compounds, but the relatively low quantity may not be sufficient for significant therapeutic effects.

A critical omission is the lack of any ingredient to improve curcuminoid absorption. Given curcumin's inherent poor bioavailability, without a compound like piperine, a substantial portion of the active ingredients may not reach the bloodstream effectively, thus reducing the supplement's impact.

Pros

Contains a blend of whole turmeric and curcuminoid extract

Cons

Low explicit amount of curcuminoids
Lacks a bioavailability enhancer (e.g., piperine)

Nutrient quality

55 Moderate impact

The quality is moderate, offering a blend with some curcuminoids, but it's not optimal due to the low concentration of active compounds and poor absorption.

Ingredient transparency

60 Moderate impact

Transparency is fair, listing the turmeric and curcuminoid extract, but could be clearer on the percentage of curcuminoids in the extract.

Value for money

50 Moderate impact

This aspect was not directly evaluated based on specific numerical data (price, review counts) as per instructions.

Customer satisfaction

50 Moderate impact

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Brand

50 Moderate impact

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Ingredients

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Ingredient	Amount per serving
Turmeric	450 mg
Turmeric extract	50 mg

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Turmeric 55

The blend provides some turmeric benefits, but the low curcuminoid concentration and absence of absorption enhancement limit its overall effectiveness for robust anti-inflammatory action.

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