ConsumerLab Tests Curcumin Supplements

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.The majority of dietary supplements containing turmeric and curcuminoften positioned to address inflammatory conditionsmet label claims and passed quality testing conducted by ConsumerLab.com; two products out of 10 selected for testing did not meet label claims, delivering only 7.7 percent and 14.7 percent of the expected active compounds, curcuminoids. The organization also calculated the cost to obtain a 500 mg dose of curcuminoids from the products, coming in between 13 cents and 52 cents among products that passed testing, including some formulated with bioavailability enhancers. ConsumerLab noted curcumin is generally poorly absorbed, although there are specially formulated products that may have enhanced bioavailability.

ConsumerLab includes the names of companies involved in the reviews in its general news releases, but doesnt indicate which ones passed or failed testing, nor the levels of active ingredients in the products. However, the reports with complete findings are available for purchase from ConsumerLab.

The report on turmeric and curcumin supplements provides findings for 10 supplements randomly selected for testing; and six additional products that passed the same testing under ConsumerLab.coms Voluntary Certification Program, whereby companies can pay to have their products tested by ConsumerLab. The report also includes information about the bioavailability of curcumin, suggested dosages for addressing particular health conditions, and possible side effects or drug interactions.