Curcumin, no not the same as cumin in your spice drawer, is an antioxidant flavonoid. Look a few rows to the left though and you will find it, as it is the active ingredient in turmeric. If you’re already lost, that is because Thorne dives into the deepest research to find the best form of every supplement they offer, making these compounds sometimes difficult to understand. To break it down for you, Thorne Curcumin Phytosome is essentially a super-antioxidant found in very colorful plants which is absorbed 29-times better than other forms of curcumin (active ingredient in turmeric). Its claim to fame is inflammation control in the body. Almost everything we do causes inflammation of one kind or another, in our gut, muscles, joints, brain, everywhere. The most clinically-studied curcumin on the market, helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response in the joints, muscles, GI tract, liver, brain, and nerves. It's a powerful ally to the side-effects of heavy training. NSF Certified for Sport Certified How to Use Curcumin: Take 1-2 capsule daily or as recommended by your health professional.
