Navigator Turmeric with Black Pepper 60 capsules - dietary supplement

Navigator Turmeric with Black Pepper - 60 capsules

Turmeric with black pepper is a classic combination of Indian cuisine, and at the same time, a duo that is often found on the supplement shelf. This preparation realizes this idea: powdered turmeric root and powdered black pepper, and nothing more besides the capsule coating itself. The daily portion consists of one capsule taken with a meal, and there are 60 of them in the entire package.

One capsule contains 500 mg of powdered turmeric root and 10 mg of powdered black pepper fruit, and that is the entire active ingredient count. It is worth noting the word “powdered,” as it distinguishes this product from many similarly named preparations: it is ground plant material, not an extract.

The coating consists of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which is plant cellulose, and the manufacturer declares the absence of sugar, iodine, casein, lactose, alcohol, and gluten, and states that the product does not contain allergens.

Ingredients

Content per serving, which is one capsule:

• Powdered turmeric root (Curcuma longa) - 500 mg
• Powdered black pepper (Piper nigrum) - 10 mg
• Capsule coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
• Manufacturer’s note for both raw materials: daily dose not established

Both raw materials are provided by the manufacturer as powder from the plant, not as an extract: it is ground turmeric root and ground black pepper fruit. With ground plant material, the extraction ratio does not occur at all, as nothing is concentrated here - the capsule contains exactly those 500 mg and 10 mg of raw material that the manufacturer lists in the table, and nothing beyond them.

The entire daily portion fits in this one capsule taken with a meal, so the composition table and dosage recommendation describe exactly the same thing. The coating of the hard capsule is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which is plant cellulose. The manufacturer lists a whole list of “free from” declarations: no allergens and no sugar, iodine, casein, lactose, alcohol, gluten, salt, starch, wheat, corn, and dairy.

If you read labels for intolerances or food allergies, review this list in full.

Specifications

How to use

The manufacturer provides one scheme and links it to a meal:

• One capsule daily with a meal
• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
• Swallow the capsule whole and drink with water

The manufacturer links the capsule to a meal, not to a specific time, so you can take it with the meal you eat at a regular time. However, it is worth remembering that turmeric is sometimes mentioned among plant materials that interact with medications, so if you take anything regularly, discuss the use of the preparation with your doctor or pharmacist.

For whom

This is a choice for someone who wants turmeric with pepper in a convenient form and deliberately seeks ground raw material instead of a concentrated extract. Such a product is closer to what goes into dishes in the kitchen. It will also work when you simply do not want to measure spices daily and prefer to have the same portion in a ready capsule.

One capsule daily with a meal is a scheme that does not need to be monitored by the clock - just link it to the meal you eat at a regular time. The manufacturer’s declarations (no allergens and no lactose, gluten, and dairy) make the label answer these questions immediately, without reading the composition under a magnifying glass.

If you are looking for a preparation described by a specific content of curcuminoids, this is not that shelf: this product is powdered raw material and is described by the mass of raw material, not the percentage of active compounds.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an extract of turmeric?

No. The composition lists powdered turmeric root and powdered black pepper fruit - this is ground plant material, so there is neither an extraction ratio nor standardization. There are 500 mg of turmeric root and 10 mg of black pepper in the capsule, and that is the entire active ingredient count.

What allergenic and dietary declarations does the manufacturer provide?

The manufacturer states that the product does not contain allergens and separately lists the “free from” list: sugar, iodine, casein, lactose, alcohol, gluten, salt, starch, wheat, corn, and dairy. The capsule coating is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which is plant cellulose.

Why is black pepper in the composition?

This is a traditional combination in Indian cuisine, where turmeric is practically always served with pepper. The manufacturer includes 10 mg of powdered black pepper alongside 500 mg of powdered turmeric root in the capsule - the ratio is therefore the same in each capsule and does not change between servings.

How many capsules are in the package?

The package contains 60 capsules, and the manufacturer recommends one capsule daily with a meal. Swallow the capsule whole and drink with water. The manufacturer is Navigator Supplements Ltd from the United Kingdom.

Variants and category

The brand has magnesium Navigator in vegetarian capsules and a complex of B vitamins - these are preparations with completely different compositions, not variants of this turmeric; each has its own content table. We have gathered everything in the Supplements category.

Related articles

On the blog, we write about which herbs should not be combined with each other and with medications, and we explain the difference between a dietary supplement and a medication and what to look for on the label.

Safety and storage

The product is intended for adults. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals under 18 years of age, and those who are ill or taking medications regularly should consult their use with a doctor - plant materials can interact with medications. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Store in a dry and dark place, at room temperature, in a tightly closed package and out of reach of children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily portion. The dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.