Curcumin Phytosome (previously Meriva-SF) (sustained release) 120 vcaps

Helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response throughout the body*

Curcumin Phytosome is a unique, patented curcumin product. People throughout Asia have benefited from the healthful effects of curcumin for centuries. Curcumin is the orange pigment in turmeric (the primary ingredient in curry), and is a potent antioxidant that offers numerous health benefits, including supporting joint health and hepatic, GI, and cardiovascular function, by helping to maintain the body's normal inflammatory response through optimization of cytokine production.*

Whether taken as a supplement or from food, curcumin is generally poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. In conjunction with Indena S.p.A., the worldwide experts in botanical extract technology, Thorne has uncovered the key to curcumin absorption – phytosome technology. Curcumin Phytosome is a unique curcumin extract that is significantly better absorbed than other curcumin extracts.

Phytosomes are plant extracts bound to phospholipids (from sunflower oil in the case of Curcumin Phytosome), essential components of human cells. Although the body does make phospholipids (such as phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine), phospholipids can also be obtained from food or nutritional supplements. When taken orally, phospholipids are very well absorbed. The scientists at Indena found a way to attach a curcumin extract to phospholipids obtained from sunflower oil for optimal absorption, resulting in Curcumin Phytosome. With Curcumin Phytosome, the body readily absorbs the phospholipid with the attached curcumin, which results in more curcumin reaching the body's cells that can benefit from it.*

• A Thorne exclusive
• Curcumin bound to sunflower phospholipids – especially for sensitive patients
• Phytosome technology ensures more efficient absorption
• Patented sustained-release technology for long-lasting effectiveness
• 250 mg of curcumin-sunflower phospholipid complex per capsule

Curcumin is an antioxidant flavonoid that helps maintain the body's normal inflammatory response through optimization of cytokine production.* Curcumin Phytosome's superior curcumin absorption is attributable to a unique formula that contains three curcuminoids (95% curcuminoid material) and is based on Indena S.p.A.'s proprietary "phytosome" technology. A phytosome is a plant extract bound to a phospholipid (from sunflower oil in the case of Curcumin Phytosome). Phospholipids are essential components of all human cells; and although the body makes phospholipids, such as phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine, phospholipids can also be obtained from food or nutritional supplements. When taken orally, phospholipids are very well absorbed. The proprietary phytosome technology utilized in Curcumin Phytosome attaches a curcumin extract to a phospholipid, which optimizes the curcumin's absorption.* Curcumin Phytosome supplementation results in higher plasma concentrations of curcumin from a much smaller amount than with ordinary curcumin supplementation.*

• Curcumin Phytosome can help maintain a healthy balance of cytokines in the body*
• Curcumin Phytosome provides antioxidant support*
• Curcumin Phytosome can provide relief from occasional stiffness and soreness*
• Research suggests Curcumin Phytosome can provide support for joint, muscle, eye, GI tract, liver, prostate, and nerve health*
• Research suggests Curcumin Phytosome can provide nutritional support to oncology patients*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.