Turmeric & Ginger is a blend of turmeric root and turmeric extract that provides 95% curcuminoids, the highest concentration available. Curcumin is the component of turmeric that contains all the beneficial properties . In turmeric food sources, curcumin amounts to only 3%. The natural chemical compound of curcumin belongs to the group of polyphenolic compounds and is rich in anti-inflammatory properties while increasing the number of antioxidants . Ginger protects the stomach lining , as does piperine , the active ingredient in black pepper , which studies have shown greatly increases the absorption and bioavailability of curcumin.