Jarrow Curcumin Phytosome (Meriva)

Good for:

• Arthritis
• Tendonitis
• Osteoporosis
• Chronic inflammation

The Science

Curcumin is a component of the spice turmeric. Curcumin has been found produce a wide range of positive effects including reductions in inflammation and pain.  When supplemented by people with knee osteoarthritis, curcumin has been reliably shown to alleviate pain and help improve mobility.

One such study showed that after 8 months of continuous curcumin use, scores for osteoarthritis symptoms decreased by more than 50%, whilst the treadmill test showed an overall three-fold increase in walking distance compared to the control group. They also found a significant decrease inflammation.

Unfortunately, standard curcumin preparations are very poorly absorbed into the body. Therefore, new formulations that increase absorption have been developed. Currently, the formulation with most supporting research is “Meriva”.