Curcumin belongs to a group of plant compounds known as curcuminoids, and is the primary active compound in turmeric.

There are currently no approved health claims for curcumin. The majority of studies looking at the health benefits of curcumin have been small trials which makes their results less certain. Curcumin has been shown to be a COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) inhibitor.

Curcumin C3 Complex is an extract derived from the rhizomes (roots) of the plant Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric. Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex® is obtained from the dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa (Turmeric) and standardized for minimum 95% Curcuminoids. The name C3 Complex® has reference to its three main chemical compounds - Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin (DMC) and Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC)—collectively known as “Curcuminoids”.