What is Curcumin Extract 10% Curcuminoids?
Curcumin Extract 10% Curcuminoids is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Curcuma longa plant (10% Curcuminoids). It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Root
- Standardization: 10% Curcuminoids
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Curcumin Extract 10% Curcuminoids Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Curcumin Extract 10% Curcuminoids used for? Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for antioxidant, joint health, and support of normal inflammatory response purposes due to its curcuminoid content (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin). With its standardized 10% Curcuminoids content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, tablets, standardized extracts (%95 curcuminoids), piperine/phytosome/nano formulations, and powders.
Benefits and Main Uses of Curcumin Extract 10% Curcuminoids
- Joint health: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have reported that curcumin/Curcuma longa extract reduces joint pain in osteoarthritis and can exhibit effects similar to NSAIDs.
- Anti-inflammatory support: It is used for general inflammation support by suppressing inflammatory mediators such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α.
- Antioxidant support: Due to its strong antioxidant effect, it is included in supplements intended for cellular protection.
- Bioavailability enhancement: Curcumin absorption is low; bioavailability is significantly increased when used with black pepper extract (piperine) or phospholipid/nano formulations.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Curcumin suppresses the NF-κB pathway and the production of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) and reduces MMP enzymes that degrade the cartilage matrix; its low absorption increases significantly when used together with piperine.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Plant Positive List Check
Curcuma longa is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Root.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
For this extract, no specific numerical daily upper limit is defined in the List of Restricted Substances; usage is carried out within the framework of general dietary supplement legislation and product specification/CoA.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA and supply conditions for Curcumin Extract 10% Curcuminoids.
References
The usage information on this page has been compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.