Dietary SupplementJoint SupportLiver/DetoxGI SupportWound/InjuryGluten FreeThorne ExclusiveSoy Free Turmeric is widely studied for its health-promoting properties. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as Ayurvedic medicine, for more than 2,000 years. Curcumin is turmeric’s most active component and provides numerous health benefits, including support for joint function and mobility, liver and gut health, cardiovascular function. Curcumin is also a potent antioxidant. Because curcumin supports a healthy inflammatory response it is beneficial for anyone experiencing the bodily discomforts of life. Curcumin can provide relief for overused muscles and joints. In addition, maintaining a healthy inflammatory response is essential to healthy joints, muscles, brain, eyes, and blood lipids. Thorne’s Meriva is the most clinically-studied curcumin on the market and, as a phytosome complex, Meriva provides superior absorption over other curcumin extracts. A human study demonstrated 29-times greater absorption of Meriva than ordinary curcumin.  Benefits of Thorne’s Meriva:  Joint Stiffness and Muscle Soreness: Reduces joint stiffnessPromotes flexibilityProvide relief from minor aches and muscle sorenessProtects muscles against exercise stress and helps reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)May reduce muscle injury from training or exertionHelps protect muscle tissue from the effects of chronological age Healthy inflammatory response: Helps maintain a balanced inflammatory response throughout the body, including in the joints, muscles, GI tract, liver, brain, eyes, and nerves Liver Support: Promotes healthy cholesterol metabolism and up-regulation of liver enzymesSupports maintenance of normal blood sugar Features of Thorne’s Meriva:  The most clinically studied curcumin on the market with 29-times greater absorption than ordinary curcuminMore than 30 clinical trials using Meriva – the form of curcumin extract that Thorne uses