Are turmeric capsules a good option to supplement the diet? That depends on the supplement. Researchers have found that taking a 2000mg single ingredient tablet results in undetectable levels in the bloodstream. In other words, the nutrient is poorly absorbed.

There is a solution to that problem, but most supplement manufacturers don’t care about it. They rely on limited consumer information to sell their products. Many people have heard about the health benefits of turmeric and the curcumin in it, because it has been all over the news.

But, most news reports focus on what the reporter feels is “newsworthy.” If they tell their audience about all the health benefits, but then turn around and say the nutrient is not well absorbed, they feel like they would spoil the story. The role of the reporter is not really to educate the consumer, but to attract viewers or readers.

Before buying turmeric capsules or any other nutritional supplement, you should do your own research, if you want something safe and effective. If you are like most people, you want to improve your health, not waste your money.

To ensure that curcumin reaches the bloodstream, it must be protected from gastric acid in the stomach. An enteric-coated tablet is the correct mode of administration for this supplement. Also, when combined with piperine, an element found in black pepper, curcumin absorption increases by 2000%. So the most effective supplement is one that includes piperine and curcumin, wrapped in an enteric coating.

Regarding safety, no adverse reactions have been observed in humans, after a single dose, other than mild nausea and diarrhea. These side effects occurred at doses greater than 2000 mg. In animals, researchers have seen dangerously low blood pressure and hair loss. Some researchers are concerned that antioxidants can sometimes have “pro-oxidant” activity. For these reasons, high-dose turmeric capsules are not recommended.

The best option is a multi-nutritional supplement that contains 50 mg of extract combined with 30 mg of piperine. Other ingredients to look for include green tea, grape seed, cranberry, olive leaf, ginger, gingko biloba, and milk thistle extract. To ensure you get the optimal daily nutrient intake, look for vitamins A through K and essential minerals, such as calcium and magnesium.

Single ingredient turmeric capsules will not provide the benefits that the manufacturers claim. But when you take a good multi-nutritional supplement, the benefits are noticeable, almost immediately. You will have more energy and sleep better. Over time, you will notice that your skin looks better and your eyesight improves.

In addition to those remarkable short-term benefits, those of us who strive to achieve the optimal nutritional intake recommended by nutritionists and naturopathic doctors hope to live longer and be free from degenerative diseases. We won’t settle for turmeric capsules, because there is so much more available. Visit my website today to learn about a multi-nutritional supplement that I have discovered and that I would like to share with you.