Curcumin (with Piperine)
Joint & RecoveryThe 'aspirin of nature' — a powerful anti-inflammatory comparable to ibuprofen for joint pain, with many fewer side effects.
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Typical dose
500–2000 mg curcumin daily
Evidence
Moderate (some RCTs)
Onset time
Cumulative: 4–12 weeks
Half-life
~6 hours
Forms
Capsule, Softgel
Source
plant
Best taken with
fat + black pepper extract for absorption
Best time of day
any
Bioavailability
2/5
Safety rating
4/5
Price per serving
$0.30
Vegan / GF / 3rd-party
✓ / ✓ / ✓
Common uses
- • Joint pain
- • Inflammation
- • Mood
- • Healthspan
Effect profile
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Common side effects
- • GI upset
- • Stained skin (high doses)
Avoid if
- • Gallstones
- • Bleeding disorders
- • Iron deficiency
Drug interactions
- • Anticoagulants
- • Diabetes meds
- • Chemotherapy
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Medical disclaimer
SupplementDuel is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting, stopping, or combining supplements.