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What is Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) Powder?

While turmeric is most commonly associated with the bright yellow spice, this flavorful root has been used as condiment, textile dye and health aid for thousands of years.

Turmeric is native to India and Southeast Asia and is a relative of ginger root and cardamom. With a slightly acrid taste, turmeric is featured in many curry and rice recipes. Its principal active ingredient is called curcumin, which contains a potent mix of powerful phytonutrients known as Curcuminoids. These curcuminoids are responsible for the characteristic yellow color. Turmeric contains three major curcuminoids which are powerful antioxidants - curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bisdesmethoxycurcumin - which help neutralize free radical molecules in the body that can damage cell membranes.

Benefits of Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) Powder

Curcumin, with the botanical name of Curcuma longa, is considered a powerful health supplement by today's herbalists and naturopaths. Tumeric has been used in both the Indian (ayurvedic) and Chinese health systems for thousands of years.

Purity and Concentration of Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) Powder

PureBulk offers an extract of turmeric which has been standardized to 95% curcuminoids (the active constituent in turmeric). Curcumioids in this standardized extract include: Curcumin 70-80%, Desmethoxycurcumin 15-25%, and Bisdexmethoxycurcumin 2.5-6.5% No fillers, additives or anti-caking agents are used.

Potential Side Effects of Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) Powder

If taken in the suggested serving sizes, there are no serious side effects when taking curcumin. People with sensitive stomachs may experience an upset stomach while taking turmeric. Please consult a physician before using a turmeric or curcumin based supplement if you have a known allergy to ginger. Those undergoing treatment and medication for diabetes and high blood pressure should exercise caution. Those with blood-clotting issues or who are pregnant should avoid the product. People taking blood thinners should not use this herb, as it may interact with these medications.

Suggested Use of Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) Powder

The suggested serving size for curcumin/turmeric extract powder is 1000 milligrams daily, taken with meals or a glass of water. Three eighths of a teaspoon provides about 932 milligrams of powder. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Curcumin here.

Bioavailability, Mixing and Solubility of Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) Powder

Curcumin is the pigment found in turmeric; therefore, curcumin-turmeric extract powder is yellow-orange in color with a spicy taste and aroma. Curcumin is said to work best when taken on an empty stomach. Although curcumin can be mixed into liquids, it is significantly better absorbed into the body when blended with cooking oils as in coconut oil, butter or olive oil.

Add 1 tablespoon butter, olive oil or coconut oil and about a level 1/2 to 1 teaspoon curcumin powder to a pot of rice and water before cooking, and you’ll get one of the most delicious and best-tasting rice dishes you’ve tried. Use curcumin-turmeric extract powder sprinkled into any dish while cooking for an excellent seasoning. Additionally, curcumin-turmeric extract makes an excellent hot tea. Simply steep 1 to 1.5 grams of the powder in water and enjoy a new hot tea. Curcumin/turmeric extract powder dissolves best in hot water.

Curcumin Coconut Milk Recipe

These curcumin bioavailability protocols facilitate consumption of very large serving sizes of curcumin, from 1.5 grams and up to 7.5 grams per day in some cases. The key factor to understand about concentrated curcumin is that it must be consumed in an emulsified fatty solution. The most commonly employed method of emulsifying curcumin powder is with the curcumin coconut milk protocol. Since coconut milk is already an emulsified fatty solution adding curcumin powder to the hot (almost boiling) coconut milk is easy, quick and effective.

Once added to 1 can of organic coconut milk (usually between 12 and 14 fluid ounces) the coconut milk can be heated on the stove in a sauce pan to 180°F+ and the 1.5 grams up to 7.5 grams curcumin powder added to the hot coconut milk will quickly dissolve (with stirring), making a smooth bright orange solution. After cooling to room temperature (and then refrigerating as needed for storage) the coconut/curcumin milk can be taken throughout the day as desired with fatty meals for maximal bioavailability. The coconut/curcumin milk can be added to foods or taken as a liquid with meals.

References & Further Research

WebMD: Turmeric (Curcumin)

University of Maryland: Turmeric (Curcumin)

PubMed.gov: Curcumin articles
Linus Pauling Institute: Curcumin article


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