How our Curcumin & Turmeric works

Our Curcumin & Turmeric is one of our best-sellers because it really is a wonder-herb that makes a real difference to the lives of our customers. Unlike standard Turmeric supplements, it contains 200mg of Curcumin, the active ingredient in Turmeric, via an extract form, alongside 3300mg of Turmeric and also ginger and black pepper. This makes it a more effective and absorbable formula acclaimed for joint health, wellbeing and digestion.

Quick read

Looking for a delicious healthy alternative to coffee?

A Golden latte is the answer. Filled to the brim with health benefits this is a great recipe for a health kick. The end result is a luxurious gold colour giving the name Golden Latte or Golden Milk! Why not try adding our Curcumin & Turmeric to your own?

How to take it?

Take 1 capsule each day
Take one capsule daily, morning or evening, with or without food.
Take consistently
Curcumin builds up with daily intake. Take it every day for at least 60 days.
Adjust when needed
You can open the capsule and add the contents to food or a drink if you prefer not to swallow capsules.

Important — read before taking

Avoid Curcumin & Turmeric if you are taking antiplatelet or blood thinning medication, antidiabetic medication or medication for blood pressure. Consult your GP or healthcare provider if you are taking any other prescribed medication, are under medical supervision, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What to expect?

4 WEEKS

Supports mobility and movement.

1-2 MONTHS

Antioxidant support, improved digestion.

3-6 MONTHS

More comfortable movement in muscles and joints.

Ingredients

Ingredient

Why it's included

What the research says

Turmeric Root Extract (providing 3000mg Turmeric / 200mg Curcumin)

Joints and stiffness

Across 23 trials in 2,175 people with knee osteoarthritis, curcumin reduced pain compared with placebo.^{1, 7}

Organic Turmeric Root

Joints

The whole dried root, which supplies curcumin alongside the turmeric oils that concentrated extracts leave behind.^{6, 9}

Organic Ginger Root

Joint mobility

In five trials of 593 people with osteoarthritis, ginger reduced pain compared with placebo.^{2, 3, 8, 10}

Organic Black Pepper

Nutrient absorption

Black pepper's piperine is added to help curcumin absorb, though human results on this are mixed.^{4, 5, 11, 12}

Turmeric Root Extract (providing 3000mg Turmeric / 200mg Curcumin)

Why it's included Joints and stiffness

What the research says Across 23 trials in 2,175 people with knee osteoarthritis, curcumin reduced pain compared with placebo.^{1, 7}

Organic Turmeric Root

Why it's included Joints

What the research says The whole dried root, which supplies curcumin alongside the turmeric oils that concentrated extracts leave behind.^{6, 9}

Organic Ginger Root

Why it's included Joint mobility

What the research says In five trials of 593 people with osteoarthritis, ginger reduced pain compared with placebo.^{2, 3, 8, 10}

Organic Black Pepper

Why it's included Nutrient absorption

What the research says Black pepper's piperine is added to help curcumin absorb, though human results on this are mixed.^{4, 5, 11, 12}

How it works?

Our Curcumin & Turmeric is a high-potency blend of organic turmeric root, concentrated curcumin, organic ginger and black pepper. It contains evidence-based doses of clinically-backed ingredients for joint comfort, stiffness, mobility and everyday aches and pains.

Women and men in our studies who rate it most highly have been taking Curcumin & Turmeric consistently for two months and over the long term.

Joint comfort and mobility

Turmeric has been used for joints for thousands of years, and the active compound doing the work is curcumin, which makes up only around 3% of the root. That is why our Curcumin & Turmeric provides concentrated curcumin alongside the whole root, not turmeric powder alone - standard turmeric supplements don't provide sufficient curcumin. Ours provides 20 times more curcumin than a standard turmeric supplement.

Curcumin is one of the most researched plant compounds in joint health. Across 23 clinical trials in more than 2,000 people with knee osteoarthritis, curcumin reduced pain compared with placebo, with fewer side effects than the anti-inflammatories it was measured against.

In our own study, more than four in five people who had joint pain before starting reported relief from it.

Getting curcumin where it needs to go

Curcumin on its own absorbs poorly, passes through quickly, and much of it never reaches your bloodstream. A high dose on the label means very little if most of it leaves unused.

This is why our formula includes organic black pepper. Piperine is the active compound in black pepper and slows the liver's breakdown of curcumin so more of it stays in circulation for longer. The two have been paired for this reason for decades.

Taking your capsule with a meal containing some fat helps too, because curcumin dissolves in fat rather than water.

Stiffness and everyday movement

Stiffness is most noticeable first thing in the morning or after sitting still.

Ginger is included alongside curcumin because both work on your joints. Across five clinical trials in nearly 600 people with osteoarthritis, ginger reduced pain compared with placebo.

Cell protection and healthy ageing

Oxidative stress is the imbalance between the free radicals your body produces and the antioxidants available to neutralise them. It accumulates with age, and skin and joint tissue are particularly exposed to it.

Curcumin and ginger are both strong sources of antioxidant plant compounds, which is a large part of why they have been studied so heavily in healthy ageing and joint health.

For broader joint, bone and muscle support, we recommend OsteoFriend®.

The evidence behind DRV+

Bone, Muscle & Joint Health

Targeted joint support, where you feel it most

Curcumin is one of the most studied botanicals for joint health. DRV+ (Formerly DR.VEGAN®) Curcumin & Turmeric is a plant-based formula designed to support joint comfort, mobility and everyday movement - with benefits that deepen the longer you take it.

61 respondents

2025-2026

Cross-sectional customer survey

95% found it effective

82% felt improvement

85% would recommend it

Study Findings

We ran a real-world feedback study with 61 customers – most aged 45 and over and nearly half with a joint issue – tracking their joint issues before and during use.

The results?

94.5% rated Curcumin & Turmeric effective, with 81.6% of prior joint-issue sufferers feeling relief. Benefits are concentrated in the most affected joints – knees, hips and hands – and the very-effective rating rose to 50% among users of two years or more. Overall, 85% of users would recommend it.

What This Means

Support where it matters most

81.6% with a specific joint issue felt improvement.

Benefits landed in the knees, hips and hands - the joints most commonly affected.

It deepens with time

The very-effective rating rose to 50% among users of two years or more.

Curcumin works cumulatively, so sustained daily use brings the fullest benefit.

Trusted by the people who use it

85% would recommend it, with a mean score of 8.6 out of 10.

Strong advocacy from a committed, long-term community of users.

Read The Abstract

References

The questions people
actually have!

According to BBC Good Food 'Best turmeric supplements, tried and tested', published in November 2025, DRV+ (Formerly DR.VEGAN®) Curcumin & Turmeric is rated 'Star Buy'.

Rated 5/5, the independent review comments "We like that these capsules combine high-quality curcumin extract with added vitamins C and D for extra immune support. They’re easy to take, fit seamlessly into a daily routine and don’t have any flavour, which is ideal for anyone sensitive to taste. The optimised formulation seems designed for better absorption and potential therapeutic benefits. Although the premium ingredients make them more expensive (though by no means the most expensive we tested), we think the quality and inclusion of additional nutrients justify the cost for those looking for an effective, all-round turmeric supplement."

Yes and no. Curcumin is the all-important active ingredient in turmeric, and it is the curcumin in turmeric that is so acclaimed for supporting joints, bones and muscles. Think of curcumin as the concentrate of turmeric. The problem with standard turmeric and turmeric supplements is in their normal form, turmeric contains a very, very small amount of curcumin.

If you're taking a standard turmeric supplement for your joints, check if your supplement lists curcumin separately in the nutritional table. If you don't see curcumin in the nutritional table, it means there isn't sufficient curcumin in your supplement and while your turmeric supplement will be beneficial for your digestion, it won't be helping your joints and joint aches.

That's why our Curcumin & Turmeric is so popular - because it contains 200mg of Curcumin and 3300mg of Turmeric, and is very effective for your joints, digestion and daily wellbeing.

Yes. Studies show that black pepper can improve your body's absorption of turmeric by up to 2,000%. Ginger also has a very beneficial effect on the absorption of turmeric.

Yes, our Curcumin & Turmeric is the best-selling supplement for joint health and discomfort that is caused by conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and other conditions.

Yes, absolutely. Our team of expert nutritionists are there to provide further advice, should you need it. You can email them at any time at team@drv.co.

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. It is a powerful antioxidant and widely studied for its benefits for joint health, joint mobility, and digestion.

200mg is the optimal dosage of Curcumin. Check your supplement label to make sure it contains curcumin and discloses the level of curcumin in it.

It is not recommended to take Curcumin & Turmeric with antiplatelets (blood thinners), antidiabetic medication or antihypertensives. If you're taking any medication or under medical supervision, consult your GP or healthcare practitioner before taking supplements.