About Turmeric
Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
- Turmeric (ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Turmeric: Science and Safety (NCCAM)
- Turmeric Information (NCCAM)
- Turmeric - Clinical trials (PubMed)
- Turmeric - Dose and administration (PubMed)
- Turmeric - Adverse effects (PubMed)
- Turmeric - Mechanism of action (PubMed)
- Turmeric - Kinetics (PubMed)
- Turmeric - Dietary supplement use in human (PubMed)
- Turmeric (MedlinePlus Supplements)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Turmeric
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 48
At a glance
Approval status
GRAS
Compare All Forms
4 formsCompare supplement forms of Turmeric by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCM-95 | — | — | — | View → |
Curcumin C3 Complex
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Turmeric
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— | — | — | View → |
Turmeric (Curcumin)
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Also appears on labels as
Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).
Indian saffron
Type: Botanicals
Category for Botanicals ingredients
Watch out for
Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.
- May enhance the effects of anticoagulant medications.
- Can interact with medications metabolized by the liver.
Potential Benefits
Benefits associated with Turmeric forms:
Potential Side Effects
Side effects associated with Turmeric forms: