SAFE
Curcumin phytosome
Meriva curcumin-phosphatidylcholine phytosome
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Specialty Bioactives
PubMed Studies
5
About
Phytosome complex of curcumin with phosphatidylcholine (Meriva, Indena). 29x higher oral bioavailability than standard curcumin. Clinical evidence for OA, liver disease, and sports recovery.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
AMPLIFIED drug interactions due to 29x higher bioavailability. Anticoagulant interaction more significant. CYP/P-gp inhibition more significant. Phosphatidylcholine: soy source — soy allergy. See curcumin entry.
🏷️ Other Names
Meriva curcumin-phosphatidylcholine phytosome