Turmeric root (Curcuma longa), the spice that gives curry it's yellow color, is a perennial plant from the ginger family. The root is boiled, dried and ground to make turmeric powder, a primary ingredient in curries, and is a very effective nutritional supplement.</br></br> Turmeric has been shown to be one of the most powerful herbs on the planet. Turmeric curcumin has been known for its health benefits for centuries, and has been shown to support joint, heart and brain health.</br></br> Each serving of Nature's Nutrition Turmeric Curcumin with Black Pepper Extract, with 95% curcuminoids, contains 1,800mg of turmeric, 150mg of turmeric curcuminoids, and 15mg of Bioperine Black Pepper extract, which helps support absorption and bioavailability by as much as 2,000 times.</br></br> Our turmeric curcumin extract with black pepper is a natural, Non-GMO turmeric supplement is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian capsules that are FREE of gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, corn, wheat, and peanuts