Turmeric Extract 98 by Vit4ever
Most people know turmeric as the yellow spice in curry. Less well known is that the rhizome of Curcuma longa is also available in concentrated form, as an extract. Vit4ever makes turmeric extract from this rhizome, standardized to curcuminoids, the plant's characteristic compounds. Each capsule provides 500 mg of extract, supplemented with piperine from black pepper extract. One bottle contains 180 vegan capsules, enough for three months at the recommended dosage.
What curcuminoids actually are
Curcuminoids are the group of plant compounds that give turmeric its yellow color. Curcumin is the best-known variant. Regular turmeric powder contains only a small percentage of curcuminoids, often less than three percent. That is why Vit4ever chooses an extract instead of powder: by concentrating the rhizome, each capsule contains far more curcuminoids than you would ever get from plain turmeric powder. At two capsules per day, that amounts to 1000 mg of turmeric extract. Turmeric supports digestion and helps maintain liver health.* The difference with turmeric powder is not the plant itself, but the way the curcuminoids are extracted and concentrated.
Piperine in this formula
Piperine is the compound that gives black pepper its sharp taste. Piperine is often used together with turmeric extract. Vit4ever adds a small amount of black pepper extract to each capsule, in addition to the turmeric extract itself.
Turmeric in the kitchen
Curcuma longa has traditionally been used in Asian cuisine, from India to Southeast Asia. What many people do not know: the yellow coloring in turmeric is also used in the food industry as a natural coloring, apart from its use as a supplement. Those who have tried plain turmeric or golden milk before may recognize that the taste and aroma are prominent. With this extract in capsule form, that is not the case, because you cannot taste it.
Vegan capsules without unnecessary additives
The capsules of this product are completely plant-based. The capsule shell consists of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based fiber that serves as an alternative to gelatin. The turmeric extract is of organic origin. There are no unnecessary fillers, colorings, or preservatives in the formula. Each production batch is independently tested in a laboratory for content and purity, so you know exactly what is in the capsule. For those who prefer not to use animal-derived ingredients, this is a nice detail: you do not have to wonder whether the capsule shell is made of gelatin. The formula contains no soy, gluten, or lactose.
One bottle of Turmeric Extract 98 contains 180 capsules. At the recommended dosage of two capsules per day, you have a supply for about three months. This way, you know exactly what you are getting, both in terms of dosage and planning, and you can easily make turmeric extract a permanent part of your daily routine.
*Health claim pending European approval.