Turmeric is one of the most researched botanicals in the world, and for good reason. The brilliantly colored rhizome is a key herb in the Indian tradition of Ayurveda—a 5000-year old system of holistic healing and balancing. Modern research and clinical studies have confirmed that turmeric has myriad beneficial qualities that support overall health. Turmeric is also embraced in many cultures as an essential culinary spice and is consumed by millions of people every day.
Unfortunately, the typical diet in our Western culture doesn’t usually include this amazing herb. People who do understand and seek turmeric’s benefits—which include supporting a healthy inflammatory response as well as supporting cardio and liver health*—often turn to an herbal extract as a reliable source of turmeric’s nourishing plant compounds. Since there are a lot of herbal choices out there, here are some tips on picking a high quality turmeric that’s perfect for you.
Ask for the Sourcing Story
What can you learn about the source of a given turmeric supplement? If you’re committed to avoiding genetically modified sources for the products you consume, looking for items with the Non-GMO Project Verified seal can help you shop with confidence. At New Chapter®, we believe in making supplements the way Nature intended. The Non-GMO Project Verified seal that is proudly displayed on our products is proof of this pure intention.
We also believe in “right-sourcing” for botanicals whenever possible. People sometimes ask why we don’t source our herbs locally in Vermont, where New Chapter is based. The truth is, in order to find the best ingredients it’s necessary to travel the globe in search of what “local” means for a particular herb. Turmeric is native to rainy tropical climates like southern India and simply could not grow as well in New England. That’s why New Chapter sources turmeric from where it’s meant to grow and where it thrives—in India! By doing so we are able to deliver turmeric that is bursting with phytonutrients. It also allows us to support the social welfare of Indian farmers and their communities.
Seek a Whole-Food Approach to Turmeric
New Chapter is deeply committed to holistic methods, so we intentionally take a whole-food approach to our herbals. When shopping for turmeric supplements, you can seek full-spectrum extracts that consistently deliver the wisdom of the whole rhizome versus a product that just focuses on pulling out single compounds. <https://www.vitacost.com/new-chapter-turmeric-force-120-liquidvcaps-1?isrc=vitbalog091014newchapter” target=”_blank”>New Chapter’s Turmeric Force® is a perfect example of our whole-food approach—it’s made with two different turmeric extracts to provide a broad profile of helpful plant chemistries. We believe that if you can’t eat turmeric each day, taking Turmeric Force is a great way to consume the true qualities of this premium “King of Herbs.”
For purity and potency, we use traditional extraction methods as well as supercritical CO2 extraction. What is supercritical extraction? It’s an innovative process that uses natural carbon dioxide to gently extract delicate plant compounds, including beneficial oils. The method can also highly concentrate phytonutrients, so the constituents of the finest whole herbs can be delivered in just one or two capsules.
So when shopping for turmeric—the “King of Herbs”—it pays to be choosy. New Chapter invites you to experience the power of Turmeric Force… Turmeric’s full-spectrum glory as Nature intended!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.