Jarrow Formulas Turmeric Concentrate Curcumin 95 500 mg
Brand: Jarrow Formulas · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that the active ingredient in Jarrow Formulas Turmeric Concentrate Curcumin 95 500 mg is curcumin, but the data provided does not include specific studies or safety reports for this product. We must rely on the general data for calcium, which is the only ingredient detailed in the provided information. Our assessment: without direct data for curcumin, we cannot make a specific efficacy claim for this turmeric product.
How it works
Based on the data available, the ingredient calcium works through bone mineralization, supporting bone density and mineral deposition, and through neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles relax and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. For the turmeric concentrate, specific mechanism data is not available.
Safety profile
Data not available for Jarrow Formulas Turmeric Concentrate Curcumin 95 500 mg specifically. For the ingredient calcium, the FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements. Side effects from high calcium intake include constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. High calcium levels can also cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, and low phosphate levels [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Because the provided data does not include specific studies or side effect reports for curcumin or this Jarrow Formulas product, we cannot offer a confident recommendation. Data not available for this specific supplement. If you are considering it, speak with your healthcare provider, especially if you take medications, as calcium supplements can reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Jarrow Formulas |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Capsule(s) 500.0 mg |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
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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).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide