Meriva-SR, Curcumin Phytosome by Thorne Research

Thorne Research Meriva-SR is a unique, patented, time-release 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 cardiovascular function, and helping to maintain the body's normal inflammatory response.

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, we have uncovered the key to curcumin absorption – phytosome technology. Meriva curcumin phytosome is a unique curcumin extract that is significantly better absorbed than other curcumin extracts.

Phytosomes are plant extracts bound to phosphatidylcholine (PC), an essential component of human cells. Our bodies can make PC, but we can also get it from food or supplements. When taken orally, PC is very well absorbed. The scientists at Indena found a way to attach a curcumin extract to PC for superior absorption, resulting in Meriva. When you take Meriva your body absorbs the PC and the attached curcumin, resulting in more curcumin reaching the cells that can benefit from it.

Suggested Use: Take 1-2 capsules two times daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: Two Capsules Servings Per Container: 60
Curcumin Phytosome† (Curcuma longa extract (root) / Phosphatidylcholine complex)	500 mg
† Curcumin Phytosome (Meriva) complexed with Time-Sorb, a time-release matrix. This product uses Indena S.p.A.'s curcumin phytosome (Meriva). Meriva is a registered trademark of Indena S.p.A.

Other Ingredients: High and low viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl-cellulose and CalciumCitrateLaurate, hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, leucine, silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose.