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Turmeric & Curcumin — South Africa

Standardised curcumin extracts with piperine, liposomal, and phytosomal forms — the formulations that actually absorb. For inflammation, joints, brain and antioxidant support. Free delivery over R400.

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What our consultants would suggest

Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory in turmeric — and on its own it absorbs terribly. The trick is the form. Our consultants would point most people at a curcumin with piperine (black pepper extract), or a liposomal/phytosomal form, at 500–1000mg standardised curcuminoids daily, taken with food.

Skip plain turmeric powder capsules — they're cheap but you're mostly getting starch.

Common questions

Turmeric vs curcumin — what's the difference?

Turmeric is the whole root (3–5% curcumin by weight). Curcumin is the extracted active compound. For anti-inflammatory effect, you want curcumin at clinical dose — not turmeric powder.

Why do I need piperine or a liposomal form?

Curcumin on its own is poorly absorbed. Piperine (BioPerine) boosts absorption ~20x. Liposomal and phytosomal (Meriva) forms also achieve real blood levels. Without one of these, you're wasting your money.

How much curcumin per day?

For general inflammation/joints: 500–1000mg standardised curcuminoids daily. For more intensive use (post-injury, chronic conditions): up to 2g daily, split into two doses, always with food. Allow 4–6 weeks to feel changes.

On a blood thinner or about to have surgery?

Curcumin has mild blood-thinning effects. If you're on warfarin or aspirin, or about to have surgery, WhatsApp us first — we'll discuss timing and dosing.