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Sports Research Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex + BioPerine

Sports Research · Softgel · 500 mg

Price/day

€0.18

Dose

500 mg

Servings/pack

120

Pack price

€21.90

Transparency Index

8.3/10

Recommended Outstanding value for a clinically validated curcumin ingredient with BioPerine.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

Curcumin C3 Complex is one of the most studied curcumin ingredients with evidence for inflammation and joints.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.18 per day for C3 Complex + BioPerine is excellent — 120 softgels for 4 months.

Product quality 8.0/10

C3 Complex is a clinically validated branded ingredient. BioPerine enhances absorption by up to 2000%.

Label honesty 9.0/10

C3 Complex and BioPerine named as branded ingredients; curcuminoid content declared.

Third-party testing 8.0/10

Non-GMO Project Verified; C3 Complex is patented and clinically tested.

Product Description

Sports Research combines Curcumin C3 Complex — one of the most studied curcumin ingredients worldwide — with BioPerine (piperine extract) in a coconut oil softgel. C3 Complex is standardized to 95% curcuminoids and used in over 60 clinical studies.

What We Like

  • C3 Complex — one of the most frequently used curcumin ingredients in clinical trials
  • BioPerine increases bioavailability by up to 2000%
  • Coconut oil as a carrier fat for fat-soluble curcumin
  • 120 softgels = 4 months at an excellent €0.18/day
  • Non-GMO Project Verified

What We’re Missing

  • Piperine may cause issues for sensitive stomachs
  • No modern absorption technology (micelles, phytosomes) — but proven effective
  • 500 mg curcumin per capsule; some studies use 1000–1500 mg

Usage Recommendation

1 softgel daily with a meal. Do not take on an empty stomach (piperine). For joint issues, up to 2 softgels after consultation.

Ingredient dossier

Curcumin modulates inflammatory and oxidative pathways; moderate effects on CRP, IL-6, and joint pain—but only with enhanced formulations. Bioavailability is the limiting factor.

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