herbal roots turmeric curcumin capsules - extra strength 1300mg- made with organic turmeric root - joint support - 95% curcuminoids- best absorption with black pepper & ginger - made in the usa herbal roots herbal roots (formerly known as mortar and pestle herbs) are made with the highest quality ingredients. it is important to us to provide you with the very best and <b>pure</b> supplements.</p> <p><b>benefits:</p></b> <p>turmeric has a myriad of uses including:</br> powerful antioxidant</br> healthy inflammation response*</br> promotes joint health*</br> supports heart health*</br> promotes brain health*</p> <p><b>history of turmeric:</b></p> <p>turmeric (curcuma longa) dates back nearly 4000 years. it is a member of the ginger family and grows in india and other southeast asian countries. the dried root of the turmeric plant is ground into a golden yellow powder. </p> <p><b>what is curcumin?</b></p> <p>curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. it has powerful antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure.</p> <p><b>why bioperine?</b></p> <p>curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. it helps to consume black pepper with it, which contains piperine, a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2000%.</p> <p><b>why organic ginger root?</b></p> <p>ginger supports a healthy inflammation response and has a number of compounds that help improve the absorption of turmeric also known as tumeric. </p> <p><b>vegan capsules:</b></p> <p>our plant based turmeric complex has no fillers, binders, soy or gluten and is non-gmo.</p> <p>made in the usa and distributed by elite source products, inc.</p> <p><b>legal disclaimer:</b> *this statement has not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.</p> actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. we recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. please see our full disclaimer below. ---