Turmeric+ Gold

Black pepper extract, rich in piperine, is commonly added to turmeric supplements to improve the absorption of curcumin, turmeric’s active ingredient. However, piperine has drawbacks. It works only briefly, creating a short 1-2 hour window for the curcumin to be absorbed. It also needs to be taken with food to be effective, can lead to gut discomfort, and can interfere with the absorption of prescription medications.

Turmeric+ Gold uses a smarter, safer solution: Meriva®, a phospholipid complex which ‘wraps’ curcumin inside sunflower lecithin, a healthy fat molecule. This allows the fat-soluble curcumin to be naturally absorbed by the gut in the same way that we absorb it from food, and how it’s been used in Indian cuisine and medicine for centuries.

Meriva® has been shown by studies to increase curcumin absorption by 30 times more than raw turmeric – much higher than black pepper. It also delivers a slow, sustained release that remains active in the body for up to 24 hours, giving you gentle, all-day joint comfort from a single daily dose.

Yes. Turmeric+ Gold is certified by Informed Sport – a world-leading quality assurance programme for sports nutrition and supplement products. Informed Sport certification means every batch is tested for prohibited substances, making it a trusted choice for competitive athletes and active individuals.

Yes. Turmeric+ Gold is vegan and vegetarian. The capsule shell is made from Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) - a plant-derived material. The formulation uses sunflower lecithin (not soya), and the Vitamin D3 is vegan (from lichen-derived cholecalciferol). It is also gluten-free and lactose-free.

Each capsule contains 300mg of allergen-free Meriva® (curcuminoid phospholipid complex), providing 100mg of curcumin. This is equivalent to the curcumin you would absorb naturally from eating 150g of raw turmeric. You can take one or two capsules per day (100-200mg curcumin), in the evening, with or without food.

Most people notice initial benefits – particularly around joint comfort – within the first 4-8 weeks of consistent daily use. Curcumin takes time to be effective, so taking it consistently every day is key. We recommend sticking with Turmeric+ Gold for 12 full weeks to properly assess whether it will work for you.

Each capsule of Turmeric+ Gold provides 20 milligrams of vitamin C (25% of your NRV) and 5 micrograms (or 200 IU) of vitamin D3 (100% NRV). The NHS advises an upper limit of 100 micrograms (or 4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day, making Turmeric+ Gold safe to take alongside most daily vitamin D supplements.

Medications such as Coumadin (warfarin), aspirin or Pradaxan (dabigatran) are often affected by diet or by other medications. But a study usiing the curcumin present in Turmeric+ Gold found no interaction or negative effect when taken together with Coumadin or aspirin. You can find out more in our Knowledge Centre.

However, if you're taking any medication, including blood thinners, we always recommend that you consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Turmeric+ Gold or other supplements. This advice also applies if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under medical supervision for any condition.

At the recommended dose of 1-2 capsules a day, side effects are rare, but some customers have reported increased bowel movement. Turmeric+ Gold is not recommended for those with bile duct obstruction, cholangitis, liver disease, gallstones or any other biliary disease, as curcumin may stimulate bile secretion. If you experience any adverse reaction, discontinue use and consult your doctor. The product contains no allergens - it uses sunflower lecithin rather than soya lecithin.

Meriva® is a patented curcumin phytosome that combines curcumin – the active compound in turmeric – with lecithin phospholipids, creating a delivery system that mimics how the body absorbs curcumin when turmeric is eaten with food.

This makes Meriva® 30 times more absorbable than standard turmeric powder. It also delivers a slow, sustained release that remains active in the body for up to 24 hours, giving you gentle, all-day joint comfort from a single daily dose.

Meriva® is now the world’s most researched curcumin formulation, with 45 human clinical studies involving more than 2,000 people across multiple health areas.

Turmeric is the root spice. Curcumin is the main active compound within turmeric that has been studied for its benefits for health. Standard turmeric powder contains approximately 2-5% curcumin by weight, and even that small amount is poorly absorbed by the body without a delivery mechanism. Meriva® in Turmeric+ Gold uses a phytosome delivery system (similar to a liposome) to make curcumin 30 times more bioavailable than ordinary turmeric powder, meaning significantly more reaches the bloodstream and takes effect.

Both Turmeric+ Gold and some California Gold Nutrition products use Meriva® curcumin. Turmeric+ Gold also provides Vitamin C (25% NRV) and Vitamin D3 (100% NRV) to support collagen formation, joint and muscle health, and is Informed Sport certified. It contains 300mg of Meriva® per capsule (100mg curcumin).