AOR Curcumin Ultra - CurQfen & Turmacin Enhanced Absorption | 60 Caps
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 1 capsule (1-2 times per day) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80119659 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- TWO REAL CURCUMIN TECHNOLOGIES: Every vegan capsule combines CurQfen (a curcumin-galactomannan complex, 153 mg) with Turmacin (a standardized turmeric extract 12-14:1, 84 mg) - not a single generic curcumin extract.
- HELPS RELIEVE JOINT PAIN: Curcuma longa extract is traditionally used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain and support flexibility and ease of movement.
- ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT: Curcuma longa extract is a source of antioxidants that help protect the body's cells against free radicals.
- SUPPORTS HEALTHY DIGESTION: Traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion, increase bile excretion by the liver, and stimulate contraction of the gallbladder.
- ENHANCED-ABSORPTION FORMULA: CurQfen's fenugreek-galactomannan complex is a food-grade technology studied for improving the absorption of free, unconjugated curcuminoids compared with standard curcumin.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO, GLUTEN-FREE, SOY-FREE: A clean formula free of wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or animal by-products.
- 60-DAY SUPPLY: 60 vegan capsules - take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day for up to a 2-month supply.
- TRUSTED CANADIAN QUALITY: Made in Canada in a GMP-compliant facility by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), licensed under Health Canada NPN 80119659.
Product description
AOR Curcumin Ultra Vegan - CurQfen & Turmacin for Enhanced Absorption
A dual-technology turmeric formula combining CurQfen (a curcumin-galactomannan complex) and Turmacin (a standardized turmeric extract) - two purpose-built curcumin technologies in one vegan capsule, formulated to help relieve joint pain and support antioxidant protection. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80119659.
Why AOR Curcumin Ultra
Two distinct turmeric technologies working together - not a single generic curcumin extract.
Two purpose-built technologies
CurQfen (a curcumin-galactomannan complex) and Turmacin (a standardized turmeric extract) are formulated for different roles - enhanced curcuminoid absorption and joint-comfort support - rather than relying on one generic curcumin form.
The AOR difference
237 mg of combined actives per vegan capsule (153 mg CurQfen curcumin + 84 mg Turmacin turmeric extract), non-GMO, gluten-free and soy-free, made in Canada under a Health Canada Natural Health Product licence.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Two distinct turmeric technologies, each contributing a different mechanism - CurQfen for enhanced curcuminoid absorption, Turmacin for joint-comfort support.
CurQfen (Curcumin-Galactomannan Complex)
A food-grade curcumin technology that complexes free curcuminoids with fenugreek galactomannan dietary fibre, designed to improve the absorption and tissue distribution of unconjugated ('free') curcuminoids compared with unformulated curcumin.
153 mg per capsule
Turmacin (Turmeric Extract 12-14:1)
A standardized, polysaccharide-rich turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract studied in a human trial for its effect on knee joint comfort and range of motion - a distinct technology from standard curcuminoid extracts.
84 mg per capsuleAOR Curcumin Ultra: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 capsule)
- Curcumin (from Curcuminoids-galactomannan complex [CGM]) as CurQfen153 mg
- Turmeric Extract (12-14:1) as Turmacin84 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, silica, sodium stearyl fumarate and silicon dioxide. Capsule: Hypromellose.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps relieve joint pain. Curcumin Ultra contains Curcuma longa (turmeric) extract, which is traditionally used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain, and as a carminative for flatulent dyspepsia to aid digestion. Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a hepatoprotectant (liver protectant) and to increase bile excretion by the liver (choleretic) and stimulate contraction of the gallbladder (cholagogue). Source of antioxidants.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not open capsules, as this compromises the stability of the medicinal ingredients.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid, gallstones, or bile duct obstruction, or if you are taking anti-platelet medications or blood thinners. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience new symptoms such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not open capsules, as this compromises the stability of the medicinal ingredients. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (par 1 capsule)
- Curcumine (du complexe curcuminoïdes-galactomannane [CGM]) sous forme de CurQfen153 mg
- Extrait de curcuma (12-14:1) sous forme de Turmacin84 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Cellulose microcristalline, silice, stéarylfumarate de sodium et dioxyde de silicium. Capsule : Hypromellose.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à soulager les douleurs articulaires. Curcumin Ultra contient un extrait de Curcuma longa (curcuma), traditionnellement utilisé en phytothérapie comme anti-inflammatoire pour aider à soulager les douleurs articulaires, et comme carminatif pour la dyspepsie flatulente afin d'aider à la digestion. Traditionnellement utilisé en phytothérapie comme hépatoprotecteur (protecteur du foie) et pour augmenter l'excrétion biliaire par le foie (cholérétique) et stimuler la contraction de la vésicule biliaire (cholagogue). Source d'antioxydants.
Dose recommandée (Adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 capsule 1 à 2 fois par jour, ou selon les recommandations d'un professionnel de la santé qualifié. Ne pas ouvrir les capsules, car cela compromet la stabilité des ingrédients médicinaux.
Mises en garde et précautions : Consulter un professionnel de la santé avant l'utilisation si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez, si vous avez des ulcères d'estomac, un excès d'acidité gastrique, des calculs biliaires ou une obstruction des voies biliaires, ou si vous prenez des médicaments antiplaquettaires ou des anticoagulants. Cesser l'utilisation et consulter un professionnel de la santé si vous présentez de nouveaux symptômes tels qu'un jaunissement des yeux ou de la peau, une urine foncée, des nausées, des vomissements ou des maux d'estomac. Consulter un professionnel de la santé si les symptômes persistent ou s'aggravent. Ne pas ouvrir les capsules, car cela compromet la stabilité des ingrédients médicinaux. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec.
NPN 80119659
Support joint comfort and flexibility the easy way
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Curcumin Ultra
A dual-technology turmeric formula built for joint comfort and antioxidant support.
Joint Comfort
Helps relieve joint pain, with Turmacin specifically studied in a human trial for knee joint comfort and range of motion.
Enhanced Absorption
CurQfen combines curcumin with fenugreek galactomannan fibre, a technology studied for improving the absorption of free, unconjugated curcuminoids.
Antioxidant Support
Curcuma longa extract is a source of antioxidants that help protect the body's cells against free radicals.
Clean, Vegan Formula
Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and soy-free, made in Canada in a GMP-compliant facility.
Inside every capsule
Two real curcumin technologies - CurQfen and Turmacin - 237 mg of combined actives in every vegan capsule.
How to use
Take with food
Take 1 capsule with a meal.
Repeat if needed
Take up to 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Keep capsules whole
Do not open capsules - this compromises the stability of the medicinal ingredients.
Stay consistent
Use daily; one 60-capsule bottle provides up to a 60-day supply.
What the research says about CurQfen, Turmacin and curcumin
Peer-reviewed studies on CurQfen, Turmacin, curcumin and related turmeric technologies - shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. AOR Curcumin Ultra's claims are the statements authorized under its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 80119659.
A comprehensive review of CGM technology
A 2023 review examined 26 published studies (14 preclinical, 12 clinical) on curcumagalactomannoside (CGM) - the fenugreek-galactomannan curcumin complex used in CurQfen - concluding it improves the bioavailability and tissue distribution of 'free' unconjugated curcuminoids compared with standard curcumin.
ReviewCurQfen and exercise performance
A randomized trial gave healthy adults 500 mg/day of CurQfen or a fenugreek-fibre-only comparator for 28 days; both groups improved a submaximal aerobic performance marker versus placebo, suggesting the fenugreek galactomannan fibre component was the driver of that particular effect.
Human RCTCGM crosses into brain tissue
In rats, orally administered CGM (curcumagalactomannoside) was detected across the blood-brain barrier, with the highest concentration reaching the hippocampus, and repeated dosing was associated with improved locomotor activity and fewer spatial-memory errors versus unformulated curcuminoids.
Animal studyTurmacin and knee joint comfort
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial gave 90 healthy adults Turmacin (0.5 g or 1 g/day) for 84 days before strenuous exercise; both Turmacin doses delayed the onset of exercise-induced knee pain, and the 0.5 g dose significantly improved knee range of motion versus placebo.
Human RCTHow Turmacin protects cartilage
In human knee cartilage cells, the turmeric extract behind Turmacin (NR-INF-02) reduced inflammatory markers and cartilage-degradation signals triggered by IL-1beta, while also suppressing NF-kB activation in immune cells - a proposed mechanism for its joint-comfort effects.
Lab studyTurmacin's safety profile
Standard genotoxicity assays and an acute oral toxicity study in rats found the turmeric polysaccharide extract behind Turmacin to be non-mutagenic, with a maximum tolerated dose of more than 5 g per kg of body weight.
Preclinical safetyCurcuminoids across 7 knee-OA trials
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 randomized trials (797 people with knee osteoarthritis) found curcuminoids significantly reduced knee pain and improved quality-of-life scores versus placebo, though they were less effective than ibuprofen; no serious adverse events were reported.
Meta-analysisCurcumin's effect on joint-related gene activity
A double-blind trial in women with knee osteoarthritis found 3 months of curcumin supplementation significantly increased expression of the FOXO1 gene and a related microRNA linked to immune regulation, compared with placebo.
Human RCTCurcumin timing around exercise and joint recovery
In a crossover trial, men who took 180 mg/day of oral curcumin after eccentric elbow exercise recovered joint range of motion and muscle strength faster, with less soreness, than when taking a placebo.
Human RCTCurcumin and antioxidant enzyme activity
A 12-week placebo-controlled trial found 1 g/day of curcumin significantly increased catalase activity and helped preserve glutathione peroxidase activity - two of the body's own antioxidant enzymes - though it did not significantly change other oxidative-stress markers measured.
Human RCTCurcumin around muscle-damaging exercise
A randomized trial found 1.5 g/day of curcumin reduced creatine kinase (a muscle-damage marker) and perceived soreness after a muscle-damaging exercise protocol, without significantly affecting total antioxidant capacity or other markers measured.
Human RCTNano-curcumin and total antioxidant capacity
In women with metabolic syndrome, 6 weeks of nano-curcumin supplementation significantly reduced malondialdehyde (a marker of oxidative damage) and increased total antioxidant capacity, with the largest improvement seen when combined with aerobic exercise.
Human RCTCurcumin's overall safety and benefit profile
A widely cited review of curcumin's health effects concluded that its benefits are largely attributable to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and that its main practical limitation is poor natural bioavailability rather than any significant safety signal.
ReviewA quarter-century of human curcumin trials
A review of clinical trials spanning 25 years reported that curcumin has been well tolerated at doses up to 12 g per day in Phase I human studies, across a wide range of study populations.
ReviewLong-term, high-dose tolerability data
A 12-month randomized trial giving adults 3000 mg/day of curcumin - well above typical supplemental doses - reported adverse events were few, with no significant difference in tolerability versus placebo.
Human RCTTheracurmin - a water-dispersible technology
An 8-week randomized trial of Theracurmin, a water-dispersible curcumin technology dosed at 180 mg/day, found significantly lower knee pain scores than placebo in people with knee osteoarthritis - illustrating one of several alternative approaches to the curcumin-absorption problem.
Human RCTA piperine-free curcumin complex (BCM-95)
A trial combining BCM-95 curcumin (an essential-oil-complexed technology) with glucosamine and chondroitin, alongside physical therapy, found greater improvement in pain-on-motion and function scores than physical therapy with placebo in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Human RCTNanoemulsion curcumin - feasibility data
A multi-site pilot trial tested a nanoemulsion curcumin technology (200 mg/day) in women with treatment-related joint pain; the approach was feasible and well tolerated, though this small pilot did not detect a significant symptom difference versus placebo - a reminder that not every enhanced-absorption technology shows the same results.
Human RCTThe curcumin bioavailability problem
A foundational 2007 review identified poor absorption, rapid metabolism and rapid systemic elimination as the core reasons curcumin has historically shown low bioavailability - the problem that enhanced-delivery technologies like CurQfen are specifically designed to address.
ReviewWhat's actually in turmeric rhizome
An analytical study of turmeric rhizome confirmed curcumin as the dominant of the three natural curcuminoids (alongside demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin), and found that curcuminoid content and antioxidant activity both varied significantly depending on how the rhizome was processed.
Analytical studyA long tradition of use for joint and muscle complaints
A field survey of traditional Siddha medicine practitioners in India documented Curcuma longa (turmeric) among the plants most frequently used - applied both internally and externally - to address musculoskeletal pain and related ailments.
Ethnobotanical surveyHow curcumin acts on arthritis pathways
A 2026 review of 165 studies described curcumin's multi-target effects in arthritis: inhibiting the NF-kB inflammatory signaling pathway, lowering pro-inflammatory mediators like TNF-alpha, IL-1beta and IL-6, and supporting the body's own antioxidant defenses such as SOD and glutathione.
ReviewCurcumin alongside a standard anti-inflammatory
A pilot trial in people with active rheumatoid arthritis found curcumin (500 mg/day) improved standard disease-activity scores as much as or more than diclofenac, a conventional anti-inflammatory medication, without any treatment-related adverse events.
Human RCTTurmeric and inflammatory markers
A 12-week trial in hemodialysis patients found the group receiving turmeric showed reductions in hs-CRP, IL-6 and TNF-alpha alongside increased albumin levels, supporting turmeric's anti-inflammatory activity in a population with chronically elevated inflammation.
Human RCTFrequently asked questions
What is AOR Curcumin Ultra Vegan?
A licensed Natural Health Product (NPN 80119659) combining two distinct curcumin technologies - CurQfen (a curcumin-galactomannan complex) and Turmacin (a standardized turmeric extract) - in one vegan capsule, traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve joint pain and support antioxidant protection.
What are CurQfen and Turmacin?
CurQfen is curcumin complexed with fenugreek galactomannan fibre, a technology studied for improving the absorption of free curcuminoids. Turmacin is a standardized turmeric extract (12-14:1) studied specifically for knee joint comfort and range of motion. They are different technologies from the standard curcumin extracts used in some other turmeric supplements.
How do I take it?
Adults 18 years and older take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not open capsules, as this compromises the stability of the medicinal ingredients.
What does it help with?
It helps relieve joint pain. Curcuma longa extract is also traditionally used in herbal medicine as a digestive aid, a liver protectant (hepatoprotectant), to increase bile excretion (choleretic) and stimulate gallbladder contraction (cholagogue), and as a source of antioxidants.
Is it vegan?
Yes. AOR Curcumin Ultra Vegan is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and soy-free, in a hypromellose (vegetable) capsule.
What's in it besides the two active ingredients?
The non-medicinal ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, silica, sodium stearyl fumarate and silicon dioxide, in a hypromellose capsule. Non-medicinal ingredients are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Who should be cautious using it?
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid, gallstones, bile duct obstruction, or a liver or biliary disorder, or if you are taking anti-platelet medications or blood thinners. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience new symptoms such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting or stomach pain. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
How long does one bottle last?
The 60-capsule bottle provides up to a 60-day supply at 1 capsule per day, or 30 days at 2 capsules per day.
Support joint comfort and flexibility the easy way
Get AOR Curcumin Ultra on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80119659. Helps relieve joint pain. Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, hepatoprotectant and antioxidant. The research summaries below concern curcumin, CurQfen, Turmacin and related turmeric technologies and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a liver or biliary disorder, or are taking blood thinners. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid, gallstones, or bile duct obstruction, or if you are taking anti-platelet medications or blood thinners. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience new symptoms such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not open capsules, as this compromises the stability of the medicinal ingredients. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps relieve joint pain. Curcumin Ultra contains Curcuma longa (turmeric) extract, which is traditionally used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain, and as a carminative for flatulent dyspepsia to aid digestion. Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a hepatoprotectant (liver protectant) and to increase bile excretion by the liver (choleretic) and stimulate contraction of the gallbladder (cholagogue). Source of antioxidants.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 capsule): Curcumin (from Curcuminoids-galactomannan complex [CGM]) as CurQfen 153 mg, Turmeric Extract (12-14:1) as Turmacin 84 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, silica, sodium stearyl fumarate and silicon dioxide. Capsule: Hypromellose. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not open capsules, as this compromises the stability of the medicinal ingredients.
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