Turmeric Curcumin

Curcumin C3 Complex® is the most clinically researched curcumin extract, with over 45 published human studies. Standardised to contain three curcuminoids - curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin - for full-spectrum anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.

Rich in boswellic acids (AKBA), Boswellia inhibits the 5-LOX enzyme pathway - a key driver of joint inflammation distinct from the COX pathway targeted by curcumin. The combination of both creates a synergistic dual-pathway approach to joint comfort and stiffness.

Gingerols and shogaols in ginger inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, reducing joint discomfort and supporting post-exercise recovery. Combined with turmeric and boswellia, ginger completes a three-herb joint-comfort complex backed by centuries of traditional use and modern clinical evidence.

Curcumin is notoriously poorly absorbed - studies show less than 1% reaches systemic circulation without an absorption enhancer. BioPerine® piperine inhibits glucuronidation in the gut and liver, increasing curcumin bioavailability by up to 2,000% in clinical trials.

Most budget turmeric supplements use raw turmeric powder with only 2-5% curcuminoid content. Curcumin C3 Complex® is standardised to 95% - delivering a dose equivalent to consuming 400g of raw turmeric root per serving.

Curcumin targets the COX-2 pathway; Boswellia targets the 5-LOX pathway. These are two independent inflammatory cascades - addressing both simultaneously produces results neither ingredient achieves alone, particularly for chronic joint discomfort and mobility.