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Turmeric 500 mg
Sundown
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(2064 ratings)
Turmeric 450 mg
Score 45.0
A low-cost turmeric product with minimal active curcuminoid content and no absorption enhancer, limiting its therapeutic effectiveness.
Quantity: 90 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (90 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
General Health
Joint Health
Digestive Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Metabolism Boost
leaderboard Score 45.0
A low-cost turmeric product with minimal active curcuminoid content and no absorption enhancer, limiting its therapeutic effectiveness.
Quantity: 140
Sundown's Turmeric 500 mg offers a mix of raw turmeric powder and a small fraction of standardized curcuminoids. The 50 mg of curcuminoids is considerably below typical therapeutic dosages often recommended for anti-inflammatory and joint health benefits. The additional 450 mg of turmeric likely provides a very small percentage of curcuminoids, further diluting the effective active compound content. Without a bioavailability enhancer, the already low dose of curcuminoids is poorly absorbed, diminishing its potential impact on general health, joint comfort, and inflammatory pathways. Its low price reflects the limited active ingredient potency.
- Very affordable price per serving.
- Contains some standardized curcuminoids, albeit in a small amount.
- Low overall curcuminoid content (50 mg) for therapeutic effects.
- Does not include a bioavailability enhancer like BioPerine, leading to poor absorption.
- The '500 mg' primarily refers to bulk powder, not active compounds.
- Potential for mild digestive upset in sensitive individuals.
- Consult a healthcare professional if on medications, especially blood thinners.
$13.12($0.14 per serving)
 Amazon | $ 16.70 | |
 iHerb | $ 13.12 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Turmeric | 450 mg |
| Turmeric extract (Curcuminoids) | 50 mg |
Categories
Turmeric 40.0
As a turmeric product, its low effective curcuminoid dose and lack of absorption enhancement make it a less effective option within the collection for achieving the desired therapeutic benefits.
Goals
General Health 40.0
The very low effective curcuminoid content and lack of an absorption enhancer mean this product provides minimal antioxidant and general wellness support, falling short of what is needed for significant benefits.
Digestive Health 35.0
While raw turmeric can aid digestion, the standardized active compounds are too low, and systemic benefits for digestive inflammation are hampered by poor absorption.
Joint Health 30.0
The 50 mg of curcuminoids is an insufficient dose to provide substantial anti-inflammatory or pain-relief benefits for joint health, making it largely ineffective for this specific goal.
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