Curcumin COMPLEX

Curcumin COMPLEX

Capsules with Turmeric, Ginger and Piperine (Black Pepper)

• Powerful Turmeric extract (95% Curcuminoids and 41% Curcumin)
• With Ginger extract (5% Gingerols)
• With Black Pepper extract (95% Piperine)
• Small capsules for easier intake
• Allergen-free. Suitable for vegans

Curcumin COMPLEX are plant-based capsules made from three potent herbal extracts: Turmeric (95% curcuminoids, of which 41% is curcumin), Ginger (5% gingerols) and Black Pepper (95% piperine). Thanks to these high-purity, highly standardized raw materials, we achieve one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory products on the market. This product is designed for athletes as well as for all types of people, active or not. It is suitable for vegans and contains no allergens.

Key benefits of Turmeric

• Anti-inflammatory: Its main action is as a powerful natural anti-inflammatory. Identified mechanisms include the reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as Interleukins 1 and 6 (IL-1 and IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α). In sports this appears to lessen the intensity of post-exercise muscle soreness, i.e., delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), thereby supporting recovery (Rosińska-Lewandowska, D. et al., JEHS, 2024; Liu, X. et al., PO, 2024). For the same reason it may help protect the joints. More generally, it has analgesic effects and is often used as a natural alternative to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), both for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions—serving as an alternative approach in various chronic inflammatory conditions (arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, psoriasis, etc.).
• Antioxidant effect: Helps protect cells against oxidative damage by, on the one hand, helping to eliminate ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) (Nanavati, K. et al., EJN, 2022) and, on the other, by boosting the activity of the body’s own antioxidant enzymes (Alam, M.S. et al., P., 2024).
• Immunomodulatory effect: Helps maintain normal immune function; for example, in patients with autoimmune diseases it helps reduce systemic inflammation (Alam, M.S. et al., P., 2024).
• Effects on neurodegenerative disorders: Such as Alzheimer’s disease (Yang, F. et al., JBC, 2005). Curcumin can cross the blood–brain barrier in small but biologically active amounts, where it mitigates neural inflammation by suppressing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines—which, as noted, are often elevated in response to injury and the accumulation of amyloid plaques (Fernández-Lázaro, D. et al., N., 2020). Notably, curcumin supplementation has also been associated with mood improvement in people with major depressive disorder (Alam, M.S. et al., P., 2024), highlighting its potential neuroprotective and psychotropic properties.

Key benefits of Ginger

• Anti-inflammatory: As a plant in the turmeric family, many of its properties are similar, and it also has a significant anti-inflammatory action. In athletes it reduces DOMS-related pain, improving recovery. This analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect appears to be cumulative, so continued use is recommended both in the days before and after a competition or during phases of the season with intense training peaks (Christopher Black, D. et al., TJOP, 2010).
• Antioxidant effect and immune support: Being rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds, it helps modulate systemic inflammation and oxidative stress generated by intense exercise. Daily ginger intake also contributes to better immune status and thus a reduced risk of illness—especially important for athletes during winter.
• Gastrointestinal benefits: In prolonged endurance sports (triathlon, ultramarathon, etc.), some athletes commonly experience GI discomfort or nausea during competition. In such cases, small doses of ginger can help settle the stomach (Nguyen Hoang Anh et al., N., 2020).

Key benefits of Black Pepper

• It is mainly added because it improves the absorption of certain bioactive compounds that naturally have low bioavailability, such as curcumin. This is chiefly because it inhibits hepatic metabolism and slows breakdown in the digestive tract, which can increase systemic absorption by up to 2,000% (Rosińska-Lewandowska, D. et al., JEHS, 2024).
• Adding an active such as piperine can enhance and sustain the positive effects of curcumin.

Why use the combination of these three extracts?

Because they act synergistically, amplifying the effects each has on its own. In fact, some studies have shown that consuming these three herbal extracts, compared to drugs such as naproxen (an NSAID), can improve PGE2 (Prostaglandin E2) levels in patients with chronic osteoarthritis to a similar extent as the drug mentioned (Heidari-Beni, M. et al., PR, 2020). Adding ginger to a turmeric-and-piperine blend has been shown to further promote vasodilation and enhance anti-inflammatory effects (Hegde, M. et al., AO, 2023).

Conclusions

The available scientific evidence suggests that oral curcumin supplementation may positively influence both health and physical performance in athletes and/or physically active people. Curcumin appears to be safe and potentially beneficial in the context of sport and exercise, mainly due to its ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, lessen pain and muscle damage, and thereby improve muscle recovery and support both physiological and psychological responses to training. These effects may contribute to improved athletic performance and overall training adaptability.

Recommended for all types of people—especially those with chronic inflammatory conditions who wish to improve their health as much as possible while minimizing drug intake and, consequently, potential side effects.

Ingredients

Concentrated Turmeric extract (Curcuma longa, root), corn starch, concentrated Ginger extract (Zingiber officinale, root), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule, concentrated Black Pepper extract (Piper nigrum, fruit), anti-caking agent: Anti-caking agent magnesium stearate.

Directions for use

Take one capsule per day or as directed by your physician or nutritionist. For better absorption and to avoid possible gastric discomfort, preferably take with a meal that contains fat (oil, nuts, avocado, etc.).

Professional tips

• Acute supplementation protocol (4–5 days) for high-load training phases and/or competition: to optimize recovery processes, take one serving before and, especially, another after the training session or competition. Start this protocol 1–2 days before the specific session or competition and continue for the following 2–3 days.
• Long-term or chronic supplementation protocol (4–12 weeks): this intake protocol may amplify benefits against muscle damage and therefore promote better recovery. Take one serving per day with breakfast or dinner.
• Mixed supplementation protocol: maintain a chronic protocol and, during periods of maximal training load or competition, reinforce it with an acute protocol—i.e., increasing the dose and adjusting the timing of intake.

Warnings and/or contraindications

Turmeric

Consult your doctor, specialist or nutritionist if you have diabetes, as turmeric can lower blood sugar; this must be considered if you are taking any diabetes medication such as metformin or insulin. It could cause hypoglycemia.

Ginger

Consult your doctor, specialist or nutritionist if you are taking any anticoagulant (e.g., warfarin) or antiplatelet drug such as acenocoumarol (Sintrom) or acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Adiro, etc.), as it may increase the risk of hemorrhage or bleeding.

Black Pepper

As noted above, it enhances the absorption of various bioactive compounds—including certain medications—so consult your doctor, specialist or nutritionist, as it may potentiate the effects of antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), analgesics (ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc.) and antihypertensives (amlodipine, etc.). It may also be risky for people taking drugs metabolized in the liver, such as statins, by increasing the risk of hepatic toxicity.

Available format

Bottle with 60 capsules.