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Turmeric is having a moment – so what’s the deal? Discover our favourite turmeric supplements with black pepper, mushrooms and more
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Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett High Strength Turmeric 600mg with Black Pepper 90 Capsules
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Naturya
Naturya Organic Turmeric Superblend 250g
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£9.99
Vegan gummies
Starpowa
Starpowa Bone & Joint Turmeric 3000mg with Black Pepper 60 Vegan Gummies
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Turmeric is best known for its fame in Asian cuisine, but there’s a place for it outside your kitchen cupboards too. With its vibrant colour and long history of traditional use, it’s no surprise this golden ingredient is making the wellness rounds right now. If you’re curious about turmeric supplements, stay tuned for our top picks including turmeric gummies, powders, joint health blends and more...
What is turmeric?
Turmeric comes from the turmeric plant, a close relative of ginger. You’ll recognise it as the golden yellow spice in curries and other Asian cuisine. It’s been used as far back as 2000 BC to flavour and colour foods, cosmetics and more.1
While people have enjoyed turmeric’s earthy flavour for thousands of years, it’s been used just as widely in traditional cultures and in supplements today. That's down to its star ingredient, curcumin, thought to have its own health benefits. More on that later...
How can you use turmeric?
Turmeric can be used as the fresh root, dried, powdered or as standardised turmeric extracts. Due to the low bioavailability (the body’s absorption) of the curcumin in turmeric, it’s often combined with substances like piperine found in black pepper. There are currently no officially approved claims on the potential benefits of turmeric. However, anecdotal evidence suggests it may show potential in relieving joint pain and stiffness.2,3,4
With 600mg turmeric powder in each serving, these sunny-coloured capsules are designed to support joint health and flexibility. We’ve paired our turmeric with black pepper, which may increase absorption. Take one capsule per day with water, ideally with a meal.
Your breakfast just got brighter... Naturya’s golden blend combines turmeric and black pepper with maca root, lucuma fruit, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom in a vibrant powder. Yoghurt bowl, smoothie, turmeric latte or pancakes – just mix your blend in for an instantly delicious meal.
Each serving also provides iron and manganese, both contributing to normal energy-yielding metabolism.5,6 Manganese contributes to the normal function of connective tissue and to the maintenance of normal bones, and iron contributes to normal cognitive function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.7,10 Now that’s a way to start the day.
Ayurvediq’s daily capsules combine 250mg turmeric with black pepper and boswellia, the plant that produces the famous perfume, frankincense. These vegan capsules provide a trio of high-quality, traditional ingredients designed to harness their natural harmony. Take one or two capsules per day, with food or as directed by a health professional.
Like to keep things efficient? Bioglan’s turmeric capsules also provide key nutrients to support the immune system, bone health and more. Vitamin C supports normal immune function and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, while vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function.11-14 Then there’s copper, known for its role in maintaining a normal immune system and normal connective tissue.15,16 Plus, Bioglan uses a specialised turmeric concentrate containing 95% curcuminoids. Take one tablet daily with a cold drink.
Each capsule in this sunny-looking bottle provides 500mg organic turmeric root alongside organic black pepper. Take one to four capsules daily with food or as directed by your healthcare professional. Taka’s top tip? Curcumin is fat soluble, so take these capsules with meals that contain ‘healthy fats’ (for example, avocado, oily fish or ghee).17
It’s the H&B formula you love, but with even more. These vegan turmeric capsules come with added ginger, boswellia and a blend of shiitake and reishi mushrooms. Each capsules boasts 600mg turmeric root extract, plus black pepper for (you guessed it) even better absorption. There’s also bone-supporting vitamin D, which the NHS recommends everyone takes during colder months.18
Turmeric supplement FAQs
Curcumin supplements are generally well tolerated, but they may increase the risk of liver injury.19 As with all supplements, check with your GP before starting them.
Turmeric and its main compound curcumin are generally well tolerated. However, some people may experience side effects including nausea or digestive discomfort. Taking your supplements with food may help reduce mild side effects.19 If you're experiencing persistent side effects, worsening symptoms or unexpected reactions you should stop turmeric supplements and consult a qualified healthcare professional.
The final say
Whether it’s a daily capsule, gummy or a drink form, there are plenty of ways to get a daily dose of turmeric. While you’re here, shop our ultimate guide to joint support supplements or whizz up our high-protein turmeric hummus...
Disclaimer – This article provides informational advice and is not a substitute for medical care. Working with experts for accuracy, we take great care to ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant. However, you should always consult your GP or healthcare professional before using supplements or alternative products, particularly if you have medical conditions or are under supervision.
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3. Briskey D, Roche G, Rao A. The Effect of a Dispersible Curcumin (HydroCurc®) Compared to a Placebo for Reducing Joint Pain in an Adult Population – a randomised, double-blind study. Complementary Medicine Research. 2022 Apr 27.
4. Zhao J, Liang G, Zhou G, Hong K, Yang W, Liu J, et al. Efficacy and safety of curcumin therapy for knee osteoarthritis: A Bayesian network meta-analysis. Journal of Ethnopharmacology [Internet]. 2024 Mar 1;321: 117493. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874123013636?via%3Dihub
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