Life Extension Super Bio-Curcumin Review

Super Bio-Curcumin® Turmeric Extract from Life Extension is a 60 vegetarian capsule supplement, item number 00407, positioned for inflammation health support and whole-body health. The page describes curcumin from turmeric as helping to inhibit inflammation to support whole-body health. The formula is made with BCM-95® Bio-Curcumin® turmeric extract, which the page says is up to 7x more bioavailable than standard curcumin. The product page states that BCM-95® stays in the bloodstream longer as well, and that in a single-dose bioavailability study it made it to circulation faster and remained longer than both standard curcumin and a curcumin-lecithin-piperine compound, citing the Indian J Pharm Sci reference. The listed benefits are: promotes a healthy inflammatory response, supports whole-body health, provides antioxidant protection to help fight oxidative stress, and is up to 7x more bioavailable than standard curcumin. The product is labelled gluten free, non-GMO and vegetarian. The Supplement Facts list one vegetarian capsule per serving, with 400 mg of BCM-95® Bio-Curcumin® turmeric 25:1 extract (root), standardized to 95% total curcuminoids complex with essential oils of turmeric rhizome by HPLC (380 mg). Other ingredients are vegetable cellulose capsule, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid and silica. The directions say to take one capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. The page carries warnings to keep out of reach of children, not to exceed the recommended dose, not to purchase if the outer seal is broken or damaged, and to consult a physician when undergoing treatment, pregnant or lactating. The page notes that the statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. A ConsumerLab Approved Quality seal is shown, with a link to ConsumerLab.com for more information. The page also notes that Bio-Curcumin® and BCM-95® are registered exclusive licensed trademarks of Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd. Life Extension describes its history of more than 40 years delivering science-backed supplements, and a product details section says the formula is part of an ongoing focus on premium, scientifically validated formulations. The AutoShip option lists $27.00 per bottle with 10% savings, and the one-time purchase price is $30.00, or $0.50 per capsule for a 60 day supply. Customers can contact 1-866-280-2852 for product information or to report a serious adverse event.