Turmeric Supplements

Understanding Curcumin: The King of Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

Modern science increasingly recognises that a dysregulated inflammatory response is a primary underlying factor in many modern lifestyle challenges. Turmeric has been revered for centuries in traditional medicine as a highly beneficial botanical for soothing inflammation. At the heart of our formula is a premium standardised turmeric extract containing 95% curcuminoids. These highly researched plant compounds help support the body’s natural regulation of inflammatory signaling while providing antioxidant protection against oxidative stress.  

The Power of Synergy: Why We Add Frankincense

While many standard supplements contain only turmeric and black pepper, Zen Maitri’s formula includes Frankincense (Boswellia). Curcumin and Frankincense provide complementary botanical support for the body’s normal inflammatory response. Curcuminoids have been extensively studied for their effects on several inflammatory signalling pathways, while the boswellic acids naturally present in Frankincense influence additional pathways, including those involved in leukotriene production. By bringing these two well-researched botanicals together, the formula provides a broad, multi-targeted approach to supporting joint comfort, flexibility and healthy connective tissues. 

Enhanced Bioavailability & Digestive Comfort

On its own, turmeric can be difficult for the human digestive tract to efficiently absorb and utilise. To resolve this, our medical herbalists have paired it with black pepper and ginger. Black pepper naturally contains piperine, which has been shown in a human pharmacokinetic study to increase curcumin bioavailability by as much as 2,000% under the conditions tested. Ginger provides complementary digestive support and has been studied for its effects on gastric motility and digestive comfort. 

Traditional Ayurvedic & Western Herbal Frameworks

The botanicals in this complex have been trusted global remedies for thousands of years. Historically and traditionally, these ingredients have been relied upon for:

Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Traditionally chosen to modulate the body’s inflammatory response to ease chronic joint discomfort, such as arthritis, and to calm inflammatory skin flare-ups including eczema and psoriasis.

Frankincense (Boswellia serrata): An ancient resin traditionally prized for soothing stiff, uncomfortable joints. Rich in boswellic acids, it has become increasingly recognised for supporting a balanced inflammatory response, joint comfort and freedom of movement.  

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Traditionally known as a potent circulatory stimulant that supports blood flow and is used to alleviate localised redness and stiffness, delivering nutrients to stiff joints. 

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum): Valued as a warming companion herb, stimulates sluggish digestion, and enhances the potency of accompanying botanicals.