Turmeric supplements have become popular due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity. But ConsumerLab.com found a popular brand to contain 18.7 mcg of lead in a daily serving — the highest amount it has ever reported. Another brand was contaminated with 8.3 mcg of lead. These amounts are well above those to which people are normally exposed and should be avoided.
If that wasn't enough, two other products provided only 11.5% and 49.5%, respectively, of expected curcumin compounds. A fifth product did not specify the part of the plant used — a FDA labeling requirement.
In this Review, you'll get ConsumerLab's test results and comparisons for thirteen products and information about a product similar to one that passed. You need to subscribe to get all the test results and ConsumerLab.com's valuable recommendations. In this comprehensive report, you'll discover:
- Which products failed and which passed our tests and why
- What turmeric and curcumin supplements may do for you — and at what dose.
- Concerns with lead contamination.
- Tips on buying turmeric or curcumin supplements.
- Potential side-effects and cautions.
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