Turmeric Extract

Active Atoms contains 750 mg of turmeric extract (standardized to contain 95% curcuminoids) in one capsule. Many brands only have 50 mg of turmeric extract in one capsule and they usually fill the rest of the capsule with turmeric powder. Turmeric extract is more expensive because it contains 95% curcuminoids. Turmeric powder usually contains 5% curcuminoids so it contains a much lower amount of curcuminoids than turmeric extract.

If you compare the price for each mg of turmeric extract, Active Atoms is actually less expensive than many brands. You would need to take 15 capsules from many brands to equal one capsule of Active Atoms. Therefore, Active Atoms is 15x stronger than many turmeric supplements.

Turmeric is shown by many studies to promote a healthy inflammation response. Doctors trying to address the root cause of disease understand that inflammation is involved with nearly every major disease. For injuries, NSAIDs are often the first line of treatment by doctors before they refer their patients to see a Physical Therapist for musculoskeletal pain.

Physical Therapists and Doctors follow evidence-based medicine so you may start to see your Doctor recommend Turmeric because research studies show that Turmeric can be a powerful and safe way to combat inflammation when taken at dosages as high as 500-1500 mg per day for 1-2 months.

Most turmeric supplements contain a small amount of turmeric extract and they fill the rest of their capsule with turmeric powder making it much less potent. If the amount of turmeric extract is below the suggested daily dose according to studies then you may not get a therapeutic benefit. In addition, people may not get benefits from turmeric because it has poor absorption, also known as bioavailability, in the body.

Turmeric will absorb much better with a combination of black pepper extract and oil. Active Atoms contains a high amount of turmeric extract that meets the required daily dose suggested by studies plus it contains a patented form of concentrated black pepper extract. Our capsules don't contain oil because we believe the best way to get the therapeutic benefits of turmeric is to take it with at least one tablespoon of fresh, organic olive or avocado oil to maximize bioavailability.

Other turmeric supplements that contain oil in their capsules are not likely to provide enough oil to maximize absorption. In addition, it's common for oil to be rancid in supplements. Instead of taking a risk with an ineffective dose of rancid oil, take Active Atoms with a tablespoon of fresh, organic olive oil, avocado oil, or grass-fed butter.

People are often surprised to hear that turmeric can help to control blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading indicator of heart disease. A systematic review analyzed 11 studies and found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric helps to lower systolic blood pressure when taken for a long time (over 12 weeks).

The gut is also known as the second brain because the gut absorbs nutrients from food and it carries information to and from the brain. Gut inflammation is a major underlying cause of disease and digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Chrohns disease. Turmeric is shown to promote a healthy inflammation response through multiple pathways and studies show it has a beneficial effect on digestive health.

The word “turmeric” refers to the plant root itself, and general preparations of the root when used as a food spice. Curcuminoids are natural compounds within the turmeric root.

“Curcumin” refers to the main curcuminoid found in the root. It's extracted from raw turmeric and used in a concentrated form because it's more potent.

Curcumin and other curcuminoids are the reason so many people are excited about turmeric. In fact, many scientific studies have shown that these substances are powerful healing agents – They're great anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds, yet they also have other benefits too.

Ordinary turmeric powder is used for cooking and is found in low-quality supplements. The powder contains only 5% curcuminoids.

However, the turmeric extract supplied by Active Atoms contains approximately 95% curcuminoids. That’s the secret of anti-inflammatory pain relief.

One of our main goals is to educate professionals about eating regeneratively farmed, whole foods while following a Functional Nutrition framework. Regenerative farming is a way to sustainably source our food from organic, non-GMO methods that will revitalize the soil and save the planet. The best way to restore health to our bodies and planet is to start a Functional Nutrition diet from regeneratively-sourced foods.