Benefits Of Official Me First Living Standardized Turmeric Curcumin with Bioperine Me First Living Turmeric contains only premium turmeric extract (standardized to 95% curcuminoids), unlike other brands that either only contains turmeric root powder or a small percentage of turmeric extract diluted with turmeric root powder. This is extremely important to look for in a turmeric supplement as curcumin is believed to be the active ingredient in turmeric that is responsible for its many health benefits. Regular turmeric root powder only contains between 2%- 5% curcumin making Me First Living Turmeric supplement 19 times stronger than brands that contains only turmeric root powder. Be sure to always check the supplement panel to truly understand what is in a supplement. 1000 MG of 95% Curcuminoids per serving. Turmeric has extremely poor bioavailability which means it is nearly impossible for the body to absorb on its own. Our formula introduces black pepper extract (Piperine) which has been shown to increase the bioavailability or absorption of turmeric by up to 2,000%. Contains Nearly No Oxalic Acid. Turmeric root has been found to contain a significant amount of oxalates which increases the risks of kidney stones in some people. We’ve had our turmeric supplement tested by an independent, third party lab to verify that the turmeric extract in our supplement does not contain oxalic acid posing a potential risk to our customers. Independent third party tested Formulated using only the highest quality, all natural ingredients Contains no preservatives & no magnesium stearate? Vegan friendly formula Made in the United States Made in an FDA Regulated, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certified Facility Why Take Turmeric Curcumin? Several recent studies show that turmeric/curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and modifies immune system responses. A 2006 study showed turmeric was more effective at preventing joint inflammation and reducing joint inflammation than NSAIDS. A 2010 clinical trial found that a turmeric supplement called Meriva (standardized to 75 percent curcumin combined with phosphatidylcholine) provided long-term improvement in pain and function in 100 patients with knee OA. In a small 2012 pilot study, a curcumin product called BCM-95 reduced joint pain and swelling in patients with active RA better than diclofenac, an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). At the University of Arizona, researchers led by endocrinologist Janet Funk injected a bacterial substance known to cause joint inflammation (which is what arthritis ultimately is) into the bellies of the rodents. If the researchers gave them turmeric first (also by injection into the abdomen), there was far less joint swelling produced. In 2009, a study was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, which compared the pain relieving effects of curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) and ibuprofen. It was found that the curcumin provided equally effective or better results as the ibuprofen. Turmeric contains Potent Antioxidants that helps Neutralize Free Radicals & Prevent Oxidative Stress that may cause the body to be susceptible to Disease & various Health Conditions. It’s a Highly Effective Natural Pain Reliever that has been found to be as Effective as some Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Without the Harmful Side Effects Studies suggest that curcumin, an extract in turmeric & its most active ingredient, has the ability to lower the risk of heart disease by improving Endothelial Function & preventing Atheroscerosis Turmeric shows promising potential to improve brain function & lower risk of brain diseases by reducing plaque in the drain & increasing the levels of BDNF growth hormones in the brain that are responsible for the growth of new neurons and the prevention of various degenerative processes in the brain.