About Curcumin 95% Extract Powder

Curcumin 95% Extract Powder delivers the active compounds from turmeric in a concentrated, standardized form. This polyphenol extract is standardized to 95% curcuminoids, providing significantly higher potency than whole turmeric powder. Curcumin supports healthy inflammatory responses, promotes antioxidant activity, and helps maintain cellular health throughout the body.

Our Curcumin Story

We recognized early on that while turmeric has been valued for centuries, getting meaningful amounts of active curcuminoids from whole turmeric was practically impossible. Most turmeric powders contain only 2-5% curcuminoids, meaning you'd need massive doses to reach effective levels. We sourced a high-potency extract standardized to 95% curcuminoids to deliver therapeutic concentrations in manageable serving sizes.

The bigger challenge was bioavailability. Curcumin is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and rapidly metabolized by the liver. We consistently recommend pairing our curcumin with piperine or taking it with fat sources. The powder format gives you the flexibility to combine it with other pain and inflammation support compounds or mix it into formulations that enhance absorption.

Benefits

• Supports Healthy Inflammatory Response: The 95% curcuminoids in this extract help promote balanced inflammatory pathways throughout the body.
• Supports Healthy Joint Function: Curcumin promotes joint comfort and mobility by supporting the body's natural response to everyday wear and tear.
• Supports Antioxidant Defense Systems: This extract increases antioxidant enzymes in the body, helping protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage.
• Supports Cardiovascular Health: Regular curcumin supplementation promotes healthy circulation and supports overall cardiovascular function.

Curcumin works well with piperine from black pepper extract, which can increase bioavailability by up to 2000% by inhibiting liver enzymes that normally break down curcumin before absorption. This fat-soluble compound pairs well with fish oil or other healthy fats to enhance absorption and amplify its antioxidant effects throughout the body.

Quality and Standardization

• 95% Curcuminoids Standardization: Our curcumin extract is standardized to contain exactly 95% curcuminoids by weight, ensuring consistent potency and reliable bioactive compound delivery in every serving.
• HPLC Testing Verification: We verify curcuminoid content through High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) testing, providing precise measurement of the three primary curcuminoids: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin.
• Third-Party Lab Analysis: Each batch undergoes comprehensive testing at our third-party labs for purity, potency, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contamination to ensure safety and quality.
• Premium Turmeric Source: We source high-quality turmeric root material specifically selected for its naturally high curcuminoid content, which is then concentrated through precise extraction methods to achieve our 95% standardization.
• Solvent-Free Processing: Our extraction process uses water and ethanol-based methods without harsh chemical solvents, preserving the natural integrity of the curcuminoids while achieving maximum concentration and purity.

Mechanism of Action

• Cyclooxygenase (COX) Enzyme Modulation: Curcumin helps regulate cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2 enzymes, which are key players in the body's inflammatory cascade and prostaglandin synthesis pathways.
• Nuclear Factor-kappa B (NF-κB) Pathway Regulation: The active curcuminoids work to modulate NF-κB signaling, a master regulator of inflammatory gene expression that controls hundreds of inflammatory mediators throughout the body.
• Antioxidant Enzyme Upregulation: Curcumin activates the body's endogenous antioxidant defense systems by upregulating enzymes like superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase that neutralize harmful free radicals.
• Lipoxygenase Pathway Inhibition: The extract targets lipoxygenase enzymes involved in leukotriene production, providing another avenue for supporting balanced inflammatory responses and cellular health supplements.
• Mitochondrial Function Support: Curcumin helps protect mitochondrial membranes from oxidative damage while supporting optimal cellular energy production and promoting healthy longevity pathways.

Overview of the Science

Scientific research has established several key mechanisms through which curcumin supports human health. Studies demonstrate that piperine supplementation can increase curcumin bioavailability by as much as 2000% compared to baseline levels [1]. This dramatic enhancement occurs through piperine's ability to inhibit hepatic glucuronidation processes, which normally facilitate rapid curcumin elimination from the body. Research indicates that curcumin possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that work through multiple cellular pathways [2]. The compound's therapeutic potential extends beyond inflammatory modulation to support Cardiovascular function, joint health, and cellular protection against oxidative damage [3].

The bioavailability challenge with standalone curcumin makes strategic supplementation combinations essential for optimal results. Fat-soluble nutrient absorption significantly improves when curcumin is taken with healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids or MCT oil. Research suggests synergistic effects may occur when curcumin is combined with other polyphenolic compounds, particularly those found in green tea extracts, creating enhanced antioxidant activity profiles. The 95% curcuminoids standardization ensures consistent delivery of the three primary bioactive compounds: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin, each contributing unique therapeutic properties to the overall extract profile.

[1] Shoba G et al. Planta Med. 1998;64(4):353-356.

[2] Menon VP, Sudheer AR. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2007;595:105-125.

[3] Kocaadam B, Şanlier N. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2017;57(13):2889-2895.

Ingredients

Curcumin 95% Extract:

• Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract
• Standardized to 95% curcuminoids
• 500mg per serving

The 95% curcuminoids standardization represents the highest concentration of bioactive compounds available in commercial curcumin extracts. This standardization ensures that nearly the entire extract consists of the three primary curcuminoids: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Lower standardizations often contain significant amounts of inactive plant material, reducing the effective dose of therapeutic compounds. Our 95% extract eliminates this dilution, delivering maximum potency in a smaller serving size and providing consistent therapeutic potential across every batch.