NatureWise Turmeric Curcumin 500 mg 30 Softgels

Overview

NatureWise's turmeric softgels combine 500mg of turmeric curcumin with black pepper extract at 95 percent curcuminoids, in a 30-count bottle sized as a one-month supply.

The 95 percent curcuminoid standardization is the detail that separates this from raw turmeric powder capsules, since curcuminoid content is what most turmeric research focuses on rather than turmeric root weight alone. BioPerine is included for the same absorption-boosting reason it appears across other supplements in this category, since curcumin on its own is poorly absorbed.

• 30 softgels, one-month supply
• 500mg turmeric curcumin at 95 percent curcuminoids
• With BioPerine black pepper extract
• Gluten free, multiple allergens excluded

Who it's for

Suits people who want a standardized, high-curcuminoid turmeric extract rather than plain turmeric powder, taken as a one-a-day for a month at a time. Less suited to anyone on blood thinners who has not checked with a doctor first, though the label does state it is free of fish, peanut, shellfish, soy and wheat.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is not absorbed well on its own, so standardizing to 95 percent curcuminoids and adding black pepper extract is meant to raise how much reaches the bloodstream compared with raw turmeric powder.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Puritan's Pride Turmeric Curcumin 1000 mg 120 Capsules

Dr. Berg Turmeric with Black Pepper 1350 mg 60 Capsules

MaryRuth's Organics Turmeric Gold Liquid Drops 1 oz

• Item Weight 0.18 vs 0.2 pounds (-10%)