A turmeric and ginger supplement puts two familiar kitchen roots into a measured, repeatable daily amount. Golden Root+™ is ours. Golden Root+ pairs whole turmeric root with a 95% curcuminoid extract, ginger and BioPerine in one capsule, taken twice a day. It is formulated to promote digestive health and joint mobility, with immune support as a third benefit.* Here is what is in it, who it suits, how to take it and who should check with a doctor first.
Key takeaways
- Golden Root+ pairs whole turmeric root with a 95% curcuminoid extract, ginger and BioPerine in one capsule, taken twice a day.
- A 60-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply at one capsule twice a day.
- Ginger is best studied for the stomach and turmeric for joint comfort, which is the logic of the pairing.
- If you take a blood thinner or any prescription medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
- Every batch is third-party tested for purity and potency.
Meet Golden Root+, a turmeric and ginger supplement
Golden Root+ is built on two roots that have been cooked and brewed together for centuries. Turmeric brings curcuminoids, the golden compounds most turmeric research focuses on. Ginger brings gingerols, the compounds behind its warmth. Black pepper extract is added because curcumin on its own is poorly absorbed.
| At a glance | Golden Root+ |
|---|---|
| Form | Vegetable capsule (hypromellose) |
| In each capsule | Turmeric root 500 mg; ginger extract 100 mg; turmeric 95% curcuminoids 50 mg; BioPerine 5 mg |
| How to take | One capsule twice a day, 20-30 min before a meal |
| Supply | 60 capsules, 30 days |
| Other ingredients | Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), magnesium stearate |
| Free from | Gluten, sugar, lactose, corn and the top 9 allergens; vegan, non-GMO |
The formula contains whole turmeric root, standardized turmeric curcuminoids, ginger extract and BioPerine black pepper extract in a vegetable capsule, with magnesium stearate as the only other ingredient. A 60-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply at one capsule twice a day. For a line-by-line look at each ingredient, read Inside Golden Root+.
What is a turmeric and ginger supplement designed to support?
Golden Root+ is formulated around three structure and function benefits:
- Joint mobility: promotes joint mobility.*
- Digestive health: promotes digestive health.*
- Immune support: an immunity booster.*
Ginger is best studied for the stomach and turmeric for joint comfort, which is the logic of the pairing. NCCIH describes the early research on turmeric and curcumin for joint discomfort as positive while calling for higher-quality studies, and notes that ginger may help with some kinds of nausea. Those are findings about the ingredients in studies, not promises about any one product, and very few trials have tested the two roots together. Our guide to ginger for digestion and turmeric for joint support walks through that research.
Who might choose turmeric and ginger capsules?
The right choice depends on your diet, goals, allergies, medication, health history and the other supplements you take. Still, a capsule like this tends to suit people who:
- want turmeric and ginger in one routine instead of two bottles;
- prefer a measured amount to teas or shots that vary from cup to cup;
- eat a plant-based diet and need a vegan capsule;
- are comfortable with a twice-daily routine before meals.
If you already take another turmeric product, check the labels together before adding a second one, so you know your full daily amount.
Turmeric, blood thinners and medicines: what to know first
If you take a blood thinner or any prescription medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting. Turmeric and ginger are both commonly flagged for a possible interaction with medicines that slow blood clotting. Piperine, the active part of black pepper extract, has been shown in laboratory studies to slow enzymes and transporters the body uses to handle many drugs. NCCIH's general advice is to talk with a health care provider before using any herbal product alongside medicine.
NCCIH also notes that turmeric supplements during pregnancy may be unsafe, and that liver injury has been reported in some people taking turmeric products, including formulations made to be more absorbable. Stop and call your provider if you notice unusual tiredness, dark urine or yellowing of the skin or eyes. The label warning reads: "Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement."
A turmeric and ginger supplement or the spice rack?
Cooking with turmeric and ginger is a good habit, and nothing here replaces it. The difference is measurement. Ground turmeric typically contains only a few percent curcumin, and a pinch in a curry or a slice of ginger in tea changes from meal to meal. A capsule gives the same stated amounts every day, adds a standardized curcuminoid extract and black pepper extract, and fits a routine you can track. Many people do both: food for flavor, a supplement for consistency. Our article Turmeric Spice vs. Supplement goes deeper.
How to take Golden Root+
The label directs one capsule twice a day, 20-30 minutes before a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Most people tie the two capsules to breakfast and dinner. Do not exceed the recommended dose; if you miss a capsule, simply take the next one at its usual time. Best Time to Take Turmeric and Ginger has sample schedules.
Give a steady routine several weeks before you judge it. Keep a few notes on digestion and how your joints feel when you move, and review them with your provider if you have questions.
The quality behind the bottle
Every batch is third-party tested for purity and potency. Golden Root+ is manufactured in USA with globally sourced materials in an NSF-certified, GMP-certified, FDA-registered facility, and every ingredient is listed with its amount; there is no proprietary blend. You can see how we test on our standards page, and Golden Root+ is backed by our 60-day guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about turmeric and ginger supplements
What does a turmeric and ginger supplement do?
It provides measured amounts of two roots studied for different areas: turmeric and its curcuminoids for joint comfort, ginger for the stomach. Golden Root+ is formulated to promote digestive health and joint mobility.*
Is it safe to take turmeric with blood thinners?
Do not start without asking your doctor or pharmacist. Turmeric, ginger and piperine have each been flagged for possible interactions with medicines that slow blood clotting.
How many Golden Root+ capsules do I take a day?
Two: one capsule twice a day, 20-30 minutes before a meal. A 60-capsule bottle lasts 30 days.
Is Golden Root+ vegan?
Yes. It uses a plant-based hypromellose capsule and is listed as vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and free of the top 9 allergens.
Can I take Golden Root+ while pregnant or nursing?
Talk with your physician first. The label asks pregnant or nursing mothers to consult a physician, and NCCIH notes turmeric supplements during pregnancy may be unsafe.
Related reading from our Wellness Hub
- Inside Golden Root+: Turmeric Curcumin With BioPerine and Ginger
- Best Time to Take Turmeric and Ginger: A Twice-Daily Routine
- Turmeric Ginger Shots vs. Capsules: Where Golden Root+ Fits
Sources
- NCCIH. Turmeric.
- NCCIH. Ginger.
- Bhardwaj RK, et al. Piperine, a major constituent of black pepper, inhibits human P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002.
- Tayyem RF, et al. Curcumin content of turmeric and curry powders. Nutr Cancer. 2006.
- Shoba G, et al. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. Planta Med. 1998.
Individual results vary.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
