CuratedFit
CURATEDFIT SUMMARY
Passes because every ingredient is individually quantified, the standardized turmeric extract, the added whole rhizome, and the black pepper extract used for absorption, with no proprietary blend obscuring individual amounts. The 95% curcuminoid standardization is confirmed by the math on the label itself, 380 mg of curcuminoids from 400 mg of extract. Calcium is present as a mineral active and is flagged rather than failed, consistent with how mineral actives are treated elsewhere in this catalogue.
WHAT IT IS
A tablet combining a concentrated turmeric extract standardized to 95% curcuminoids with a smaller amount of whole turmeric rhizome, described by the manufacturer as capturing a broader range of turmeric's naturally occurring constituents than a standardized extract alone. Black Pepper Fruit Extract, marketed under the BioPerine brand name, is included at a disclosed dose to support absorption, since curcumin itself is poorly absorbed on its own.
WHO IT IS FOR
Someone who wants a turmeric supplement combining both a concentrated, standardized extract and whole rhizome material, with a disclosed absorption enhancer, rather than a product relying on curcuminoid percentage alone.
INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN
Turmeric Rhizome Extract (yielding 380 mg Curcuminoids)
400 mg
The 380 mg curcuminoid yield from 400 mg of extract confirms the 95% standardization claimed in the product name. Adding whole turmeric rhizome alongside the standardized extract is intended to retain a broader range of the plant's naturally occurring compounds beyond curcuminoids alone, a formulation approach sometimes referred to as full spectrum.
Turmeric Rhizome
50 mg
Whole herb
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (BioPerine)
4.5 mg
Included at a specific, disclosed dose. Piperine, the active compound in black pepper extract, is commonly added to curcumin products since curcumin has notably poor bioavailability on its own.
Calcium (as Dibasic Calcium Phosphate)
49 mg
Present both as a declared active with its own percentage daily value and as a functional tableting ingredient, similar to the dual role seen in other mineral tablets reviewed in this catalogue. Flagged rather than failed on natural origin, consistent with the CuratedFit Standard's mineral active precedent.
Other ingredients:
Sorbitol, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Modified Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Stearate
Sorbitol
A sugar alcohol used here as a tableting agent. Naturally occurring rather than synthetic, though worth noting for anyone specifically monitoring sugar alcohol intake, since these compounds can have a mild laxative effect at higher doses.
CERIFICATIONS
Informed Sport
Not Confirmed
Banned substance tested
Not Confirmed
GMP Certified
Not Confirmed
Heavy metals tested
Not Confirmed
BRCGS
Not Confirmed
FSSC 22000
Not Confirmed
CURATEDFIT STANDARD CHECK
Warning
As Natural As Possible
Turmeric extract, whole rhizome, and black pepper extract are all biologically sourced. Calcium is an industrially manufactured mineral compound, flagged per the CuratedFit Standard's mineral active precedent
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Contains What It Claims
Every ingredient is individually quantified, including the specific curcuminoid yield. CuratedFit has not seen independent lab verification of these figures
Pass
Every Ingredient Earns Its Place
Standard functional tableting agents only, no synthetic preservatives, sweeteners, or flavourings
Pass
No Insect-Derived Ingredients
No animal or insect derived ingredients present
Pass
No Proprietary Blends
Every ingredient, including the extract's curcuminoid yield, is individually disclosed with a specific amount
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Allergen Declaration
No specific allergen cross contact statement was located in the sources reviewed
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Sugar Content Declared
Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is present as a tableting agent. No explicit sugar-free claim or total carbohydrate figure was located
Pass
Artificial Sweeteners and Flavorings
No artificial sweeteners or flavourings present. Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, not an artificial sweetener
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Heavy Metals and Contaminants
Not addressed via any of the six specific certifications checked. Turmeric as a category has faced industry-wide scrutiny over heavy metal contamination risk depending on sourcing region, though this is a category-level consideration rather than a confirmed issue with this specific product
Pass
Banned Substance Risk Declared
Turmeric, black pepper extract, and calcium, no stimulant or hormonal precursor compounds
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Country of Manufacture Noted
Not confirmed in the sources reviewed
TRANSPARENCY NOTE
This is a well disclosed turmeric product. The curcuminoid yield is stated precisely enough to verify the label's own standardization claim, and the black pepper extract dose is disclosed rather than simply listed by name, which matters given how commonly BioPerine and similar absorption enhancers appear at undisclosed, likely marketing-only amounts on other products.
Calcium is flagged on natural origin per the same mineral precedent applied elsewhere in this catalogue, appearing here in a dual role as both a declared active and a tableting agent.
One category-level point worth flagging, separate from this specific product's disclosure. Turmeric as a raw material has faced documented industry scrutiny over heavy metal contamination, particularly lead, in certain sourcing regions and processing methods. This isn't a finding specific to this product, CuratedFit has not seen contamination data for this product either way, but it's a relevant consideration for the turmeric category generally, and worth keeping in mind if heavy metals testing documentation becomes available for comparison against other turmeric products in the catalogue.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is calcium flagged if it's not the main ingredient?
Because it's declared with its own percentage daily value on the nutritional panel, which brings it into scope for the CuratedFit Standard's natural origin criterion, the same treatment applied to calcium and magnesium in other mineral-containing products reviewed in this catalogue.
What does "full spectrum" mean here?
It refers to combining a standardized, concentrated curcuminoid extract with whole turmeric rhizome, intended to retain a broader range of the plant's naturally occurring compounds than a standardized extract alone would provide.
Why is black pepper extract included?
Curcumin, the primary active compound group in turmeric, has notably poor bioavailability on its own. Black pepper extract, standardized to piperine, is commonly added to improve absorption, and this product discloses the specific amount used rather than simply listing it by name.
Is turmeric generally a concern for heavy metal contamination?
Turmeric as a raw material category has faced documented industry scrutiny over this issue in certain sourcing regions. This is a category-level consideration, not a confirmed finding for this specific product, since CuratedFit has not seen contaminant testing data either way.
Does this contain sugar?
Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is present as a tableting agent. It is not the same as added sugar, though it's worth knowing if you're specifically monitoring sugar alcohol intake.
Has this been tested for heavy metals or contaminants?
Not confirmed via any of the six specific certifications this review checks.
Last reviewed:
7/8/26
Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum Turmeric Extract product listings cross-referenced across Chinese Herbs Direct, Vitacost, PureFormulas, Herbs Direct, Ayurvedic Herbs Direct, and Amazon.
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Last updated:
7/8/26
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