Meriva curcumin (phytosome)

Tier 2 — promising · Joint · Inflammation · Bioavailable

Meriva complexes curcumin with phosphatidylcholine for dramatically improved absorption — roughly 29x more bioavailable than standard curcumin. Studies in OA patients found significant reductions in pain and stiffness. Tested in over 30 clinical studies with a good safety profile. More expensive than generic curcumin but supported by stronger clinical data.

Dose: 500–1,000 mg/day Meriva curcumin phytosome (equivalent to about 200 mg curcuminoids)