Natural Factors Natural Factors - CurcuminRich Theracurmin, 60 vcaps

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Why people keep reordering it

Cartilage and connective tissue

Supports the structures that keep joints moving comfortably.

Mobility and recovery

For active bodies and everyday wear alike.

Skin, hair and nails too

Collagen support that shows beyond the joints.

Best suited to: stiff, achy mornings in an older knee, people who react badly to black pepper extract, anyone who felt nothing from plain turmeric capsules.

What the research supports

30 mg of Theracurmin curcumin per capsule, a submicron form built for absorption. Label range is 1 to 2 a day, so the 60-count bottle lasts 30 to 60 days.

Studies use 180 mg of Theracurmin a day, split into two doses.

Knee comfort (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)

Curcumin blunts inflammatory signalling in joint tissue. A randomized trial at 180 mg of Theracurmin a day reported better knee comfort scores in older adults over about eight weeks.

Exercise recovery (evidence: limited, from randomized controlled trial, crossover trial)

Curcumin appears to blunt the muscle damage markers that spike after hard training. Small crossover trials at 180 mg of Theracurmin a day found less next-day soreness.

Memory (evidence: limited, from randomized controlled trial, crossover trial)

Curcumin's antioxidant activity is thought to help protect brain cells over time. One 18-month trial in 40 adults gave 90 mg of Theracurmin twice daily and found better memory and attention scores than placebo.

Read the literature: Knee comfort on PubMed, Exercise recovery on PubMed, Memory on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Stiff, achy mornings in an older knee

Joint comfort is the outcome Theracurmin has the most human trial data behind, and this is that exact preparation rather than a generic curcumin.

People who react badly to black pepper extract

Absorption here comes from particle size and colloidal dispersion, so there is no piperine in the capsule.

Anyone who felt nothing from plain turmeric capsules

Standard 95 percent curcuminoid powder is barely absorbed; the submicron colloidal form reaches blood levels that plain powder does not.

Look elsewhere if

Someone who wants the dose used in the joint research

That was 180 mg of Theracurmin daily. Either plan on six capsules a day from this bottle or find a preparation that puts 90 mg or more into a single capsule.

Anyone who just wants more turmeric in their diet

The kitchen spice cooked into a fat costs almost nothing. This is for people who want a measured, absorbable dose, not culinary turmeric.

What to expect

Nothing is perceptible in the moment. If joint stiffness is what you are watching, the trials that saw change measured it between weeks four and eight, so judge this by how a stiff morning feels a month in rather than by how the first week goes.

How it compares

Compared with a 500 mg turmeric capsule standardized to 95 percent curcuminoids

The colloidal submicron form reaches the bloodstream at a multiple of what raw curcuminoid powder manages, so 30 mg of this is not the same as 30 mg of that. The tradeoff: You pay several times more per capsule, and at the label dose you are still under the amount the Theracurmin studies used, while a cheap 500 mg capsule at least leaves you room to take more.

Compared with a curcumin capsule with added piperine

It reaches similar absorption without the pepper compound, which is worth something if you take other things daily that piperine can affect the clearance of. The tradeoff: Piperine formulas are usually cheaper per milligram of curcumin and easier to find.

Product details

Active ingredient

Theracurmin curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa) (rhizome)

Ingredient form

vcaps

Servings per container

60

Suggested use

1–2 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Country of manufacture

Canada

Independent testing

ISURA

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

Natural Factors

How to take it

1–2 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Non-medicinal ingredients

Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.

Free from

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.

Timing

Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

General

Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Natural Factors - CurcuminRich Theracurmin

Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

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Can I return it?

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.