Anti-inflammatory compound from turmeric, explored for joint pain and general inflammation; poorly absorbed on its own, so look for formulations with piperine or phospholipid complexes.
500-1,000 mg/day of an enhanced-absorption formulation
Typical cycle length
Ongoing
BioHack Track models Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) at a half-life of 1.5 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows estimated active levels — not just what you typed.
No approved product cited
No FDA-approved product for this compound is cited on this page, and no approved human dose is quoted. Treat the range below as research and community practice rather than a prescribed dose.
Reconstitution
Oral capsule; no reconstitution needed.
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from light.
Cautions
Mild blood-thinning effect; can cause GI upset at high doses.
Track Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come
pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is
in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.
Evidence Check asks 10 questions about every compound. For Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) it can answer 3 of them, from the papers we hold — graded by how strong the study design is, not by whether the findings are flattering. These are the same verdicts the app gives.
Strongest EvidenceBone density
Meta-analyses or systematic reviews exist — the highest grade of evidence there is, whatever they conclude. Read them.
Effects of curcumin on serum inflammatory biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsMeta-Analysis · BMC Complement Med Ther · 2025 · PMID 40615851
Strongest EvidenceInflammation
Meta-analyses or systematic reviews exist — the highest grade of evidence there is, whatever they conclude. Read them.
Effects of curcumin on serum inflammatory biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsMeta-Analysis · BMC Complement Med Ther · 2025 · PMID 40615851
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsMeta-Analysis · Cytokine · 2023 · PMID 36804260
Strongest EvidenceWound healing
Meta-analyses or systematic reviews exist — the highest grade of evidence there is, whatever they conclude. Read them.
Effect of curcumin compared to chlorhexidine on clinical variables of periodontal health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsMeta-Analysis · Medicine (Baltimore) · 2026 · PMID 42499105
Safety and Efficacy of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Extract and Curcumin Supplements in Musculoskeletal Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisMeta-Analysis · Altern Ther Health Med · 2023 · PMID 37574203
Research references only. Not medical advice, and not a recommendation to take anything.
Look up the research
These open a search of each database for Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.
11 papers naming Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) in the title, drawn from PubMed and limited to reviews, meta-analyses and trials. Each was checked against PubMed’s own record for its title, journal and year. This is a starting point, not an evidence review — nothing here is offered as support for the dose range above, and the list is not exhaustive. See the editorial policy.
The half-life, route and dose range on this page are compiled from published
pharmacokinetic literature, manufacturer and product monographs where one exists, and the
ranges commonly reported in clinical and research use. They are kept as a range
rather than a single figure because that is what the sources actually support — a
half-life varies with route, formulation and the person.
These are not citations, and this page is not a review of the evidence. Where a
number matters to you, follow the database links above and read the source. We say so
plainly rather than dressing a compiled reference up as one.
Nothing on this page has been reviewed by a named clinician. It is a reference for
people already tracking a protocol, not a recommendation to start one.
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inside the app, not medical advice and not a recommendation to take anything. Dose ranges are
what is commonly discussed, not a prescription. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional.