{"product_id":"turmeric-bloom","title":"Turmeric Bloom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Turmeric Bloom Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric Bloom is a turmeric food supplement that brings together three ingredients found in the same corner of the spice cupboard: turmeric, ginger and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Turmeric Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is the rhizome — an underground stem — of \u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e, a plant in the ginger family native to South and Southeast Asia. Dried and ground, it is the spice that gives curry powder and mustard much of their yellow colour, and it has been used in cooking across the Indian subcontinent for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compounds responsible for that colour are a group called \u003cstrong\u003ecurcuminoids\u003c\/strong\u003e, of which \u003cstrong\u003ecurcumin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the best known. This distinction matters when reading a supplement label, because turmeric root and curcumin are not the same thing: dried turmeric root contains only a small proportion of curcuminoids by weight, so a turmeric extract standardised to a high curcuminoid percentage is a much more concentrated material than ground turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ginger And Black Pepper Are In The Same Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three travel together in cooking and in supplements, and the reasons are different in each case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rhizome of \u003cem\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/em\u003e, a close botanical relative of turmeric — same family, same part of the plant used. They appear together in cuisine for the same reason they appear together here: they belong to the same group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dried fruit of \u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e, and it is in this kind of product for a specific reason. Black pepper contains a compound called \u003cstrong\u003epiperine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and curcuminoids are poorly soluble in water. Combining the two is long-standing practice in turmeric formulation, and it is why black pepper appears on the label of so many turmeric supplements — it is a formulation decision, not a flavouring one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReading A Turmeric Label Without Being Misled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is one of the categories where front-of-pack numbers are least comparable, so here is what to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot powder or extract?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground root and a standardised extract are different materials at very different concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf it is an extract, what is the ratio and the standardisation?\u003c\/strong\u003e A ratio such as 10:1 tells you how much raw material was concentrated down. A standardisation figure — a stated percentage of curcuminoids — tells you what proportion of the extract those compounds make up. Both are needed for a number to mean anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the headline number actually describe?\u003c\/strong\u003e A large milligram figure on the front of a pack frequently describes a \u003cem\u003eroot equivalent\u003c\/em\u003e — the weight of raw turmeric the extract is said to correspond to — rather than the weight of extract in the capsule. That is not dishonest, but it is not comparable with a figure that describes the extract itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Do Not Tell You What It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is sold with a great many promises attached to it. We do not make them, and the reason is worth stating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the United Kingdom a supplement may only carry a health claim that appears on the official register of authorised claims. There is no authorised claim for turmeric or for curcumin. That applies to every brand selling it in this country, including the ones that make the promises anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this page tells you what the plant is, why the three ingredients are combined, and how to read a label that is designed to be hard to read. What it will do for you is not something we can tell you honestly, so we do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Fits Into Your Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is taken as a daily habit rather than occasionally, and is usually anchored to a meal. It appears in several of the multi-product edits in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get In Each Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. Prices are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a turmeric supplement with ginger and black pepper in one serving, and who would rather be taught to read the label than be sold a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is one of the botanicals most often mentioned in relation to medication interactions and to gallbladder conditions. If you take prescribed medication, are pregnant, are breastfeeding or are under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat plant does turmeric come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e, a plant in the ginger family. The part used is the rhizome, an underground stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are curcuminoids and curcumin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurcuminoids are the group of compounds that give turmeric its colour. Curcumin is the best known of them. They make up only a small proportion of dried turmeric root by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is black pepper in a turmeric supplement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack pepper contains piperine. Curcuminoids are poorly soluble in water, and combining the two is long-standing practice in turmeric formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is ginger included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGinger is a close botanical relative of turmeric — the same plant family, and the same part of the plant is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a 10:1 extract ratio mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat a stated weight of raw plant material was concentrated down to a smaller weight of extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"standardised to 95% curcuminoids\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat curcuminoids make up that stated proportion of the extract. It is meaningful only alongside how much extract is in a serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this page not say what turmeric does?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause there is no authorised health claim for turmeric or curcumin in the United Kingdom, and we do not make claims that are not authorised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I check with my doctor before taking it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if you take prescribed medication, are pregnant, are breastfeeding or are under medical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. Store out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 tablets per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-Based Binding Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Longa L.), Ginger Extract (Gingerols), Black Pepper Extract (Piper Nigrum L.), Plant-Based Anti-Caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (2 tablets)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurmeric Extract (Curcumin) 35:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Turmeric Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGinger Extract (Gingerols) 23:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Ginger Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Pepper Extract 10:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Black Pepper Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e%NRV = percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value. ** NRV not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the allergen statement printed on the pack before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2 tablets daily with a full glass of water. 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