Our Turmeric section currently has one product, Essensey Berberine + Turmeric: 90 capsules that pair the golden spice with berberine. It suits adults who want both herbs in one capsule. If you want turmeric on its own, read the notes below before buying, because the berberine content changes who it suits.
Essensey Berberine + Turmeric combines two traditional herbs in 90 capsules. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the yellow spice used for centuries in South Asian cooking and Ayurveda; berberine is a bitter plant alkaloid from barberry and related shrubs. Take it with a meal at the serving on the label.
Trec Nutrition makes a similar Berberine + Turmeric in 60 capsules, and our Berberine section has berberine-only products.
Curcumin is the main yellow compound in turmeric root and makes up only a small share of the spice by weight. Labels may list turmeric powder, turmeric extract or curcumin, so compare the extract and amount per serving rather than the capsule weight. Curcumin dissolves poorly in water, which is why some formulas add black pepper extract (piperine) or use specialised extracts; the label will say if they do. Turmeric and curcumin have no authorised health claim in the UK, so we describe content and format only.
Not at the moment. Both our turmeric capsules, from Essensey and Trec Nutrition, pair turmeric with berberine.
Turmeric is the whole root or spice, and curcumin is its main yellow compound. Labels may list either, so compare the amount and extract per serving.
Take it with a meal and water, following the capsule count on the label. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Ask your GP or pharmacist first. Berberine is known to interact with several prescription medicines, and turmeric supplements are usually avoided alongside blood-thinning medicines.
No. Because it contains berberine, avoid it in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
