Curcumin from turmeric supports the healthy inflammatory response through an array of complex biochemical mechanisms. Because curcumin is difficult to absorb, Turmeric with Meriva® uses a specialized extract combined with phosphatidylcholine to help generate greater curcumin bioavailability than common turmeric extracts.1 1Not all inflammation is associated with disease states. Inflammation is also the body’s healthy immune response to life’s normal stressors such as strenuous exercise or an occasional high-fat/high-calorie meal. The body’s inflammation response to life’s occasional, normal stressors is important for optimal health.