Turmeric Supplements: Pros, Cons, and Best Options

Superfood Turmeric is a powdered supplement that can be mixed with hot water or milk. It contains additional herbs and superfoods, making it compatible with vegan and keto diets.

Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RDNutritionBy Pete Leng and Nadia Zorzan and Danielle DresdenUpdated on June 20, 2023

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- Pros: Hypoallergenic, gluten-free, GMO-free. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified. Offers 2- and 4-month supply options.

- Where to buy: Available for purchase online from various retailers.

Persona Turmeric Capsules:

- Cons: Only available through subscription, no option for one-time purchase. Persona does not use third-party testing.

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- Pros: Third-party tested for purity and safety. Free shipping.

- Where to buy: Available for purchase online from the Swanson website or other retailers.

Care/of Turmeric Capsule

- Pros: Uses sustainable and ethical ingredients. Free shipping on orders over $20.

- Where to buy: Available for purchase through the Care/of website.

SeekingHealth Optimal Liposomal Curcumin Supplement:

- Cons: Some users report an unpleasant taste. May interfere with sleep if taken before bed.

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- Pros: Suitable for vegans. Free from soy, gluten, sugar, antibiotics, and GMOs.

- Where to buy: Available for purchase online from the Stonehenge Health website or other retailers.

FGO Turmeric Powder

- Pros: Vegan and gluten-free. Can be used in cooking for added convenience.

- Where to buy: Available for purchase online from the FGO website or other retailers.

Further Food Superfood Turmeric:

- Cons: Difficult to assess specific dosage. Some users did not like the taste, and some reported stomach upset.

9. Gaia Herbs Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength:

- Cons: May not be suitable for people who have difficulty swallowing capsules. Some users reported stomac


BrandFormRecommended IntakeDosageServings per ContainerPrice Range
Pure EncapsulationsCapsuleTake 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day

500 mg turmeric extract

(standardized to 95% curcuminoids)

500 mg turmeric extract

(standardized to 95% curcuminoids)

$47 - $80 (varies)
PersonaCapsuleTake 1 capsule per day

900 mg turmeric root, 100 mg turmeric root extract

(standardized to 95% curcuminoids)

Not specified$0.37 per day
SwansonCapsuleTake 2 capsules, 1-2 times per day with food

700 mg curcumin complex

(standardized to 95% curcuminoids)

Approximately 120 servings$22
Care/ofCapsuleNo specific dosage mentioned, take with food and water

250 mg turmeric aqueous extract,

100 mg turmeric supercritical extract

30-day supply$8 per month
SeekingHealthLiquidTake with or without food or add to drinks250 mg curcuminoids from turmeric root, 75 mg resveratrol30 servings

$46 per bottle