Nature's Plus Herbal Actives Turmeric 400 mg/95% Curcumin

Our assessment

The evidence shows that Nature's Plus Herbal Actives Turmeric 400 mg with 95% curcumin is a turmeric supplement. However, the data provided does not contain specific studies or safety information for turmeric or curcumin. For the ingredient calcium, which is not the primary ingredient in this product, the data shows it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS].

How it works

Think of calcium as a building block for your bones and a signal regulator for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS]. For the turmeric in this product, specific mechanisms of action are not available in the provided data.

Safety profile

The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for this product or turmeric are not provided. For calcium, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels in the blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

Data not available for turmeric-specific recommendations. For calcium, you should be aware that it can interact with several medications, so take calcium supplements at least two hours apart from those drugs [NIH ODS]. Because specific safety and efficacy data for this turmeric product are missing from the provided information, we cannot make a definitive recommendation for its use. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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• Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
• Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
• % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
• Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
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Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide