Curcumin as Meriva

Curcumin:Curcumin is the active component of Turmeric root, and one of the most investigated botanicals backed by thousands of published studies. 

Sunflower Lecithin:Lecithin, also known as phosphatidylcholine, is an important component of cell membranes. 

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