The Joint Health Duo
Boswellia and turmeric together, in the forms your body can actually absorb
Turmeric Gold+ Nutritional Info
| Ingredient | Per capsule | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Curcuma Phospholipid Complex/WA of which Curcumin |
300mg 100mg |
N/A N/A |
| Vitamin D3 | 5µg | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 25% |
* Nutrient Reference Value
| Ingredient | Per capsule | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Boswellia serrata Phospholipid of which Boswellic acids |
250mg 62.5mg |
N/A N/A |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 15% |
* Nutrient Reference Value
Turmeric Gold+ Nutritional Info
| Ingredient | Per capsule | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Curcuma Phospholipid Complex/WA of which Curcumin |
300mg 100mg |
N/A N/A |
| Vitamin D3 | 5µg | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 25% |
* Nutrient Reference Value
| Ingredient | Per capsule | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Boswellia serrata Phospholipid of which Boswellic acids |
250mg 62.5mg |
N/A N/A |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 15% |
* Nutrient Reference Value
Why take boswellia and turmeric together?
Because they are not alternatives, and most people who take one end up wondering about the other.
Boswellia comes from the resin of the Indian frankincense tree. Turmeric you already know - the yellow spice, whose active compound is curcumin. They come from different plants, work in different ways, and tend to arrive on different timescales.
Boswellia is the quicker of the two. Many people notice a difference within two to four weeks. Curcumin takes longer, usually four to twelve weeks, but it is one of the most studied natural compounds in the world.
Take both and you are not choosing between the short game and the long one. That is the whole idea behind this duo.
Getting them where they need to go
Here is the problem with both of these ingredients: your body struggles to absorb them.
Standard turmeric powder mostly passes straight through. Boswellia has the same difficulty. It is why plenty of people try a turmeric supplement, feel nothing, and assume it does not work for them - when the issue was never the turmeric.
Both products in this duo solve it the same way. The plant extract is bound to phospholipids from sunflower lecithin, which mimics what happens when you eat these things as part of a meal. The technical name is a phytosome, and both come from Indena in Italy, who pioneered the approach.
For turmeric, that form is Meriva® - 30 times more absorbable than ordinary turmeric powder, and no black pepper needed. For boswellia, it is Casperome®, with five published studies behind its absorption. Same idea, two different plants.
What the nutrients do
Boswellia and turmeric are traditional botanicals with a long history behind them, but they are not the only things in these capsules. Three nutrients sit alongside them, and these are the ones with proven, authorised roles in the tissue around your joints.
Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue - the tissue that holds your joints together - and to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones. Collagen is the structural protein that keeps cartilage doing its job.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function and normal bones. Muscle strength and joint comfort are not separate problems.
"A dual-action joint support. Cool Joints+ and Turmeric+ Gold work in complementary pathways: the first one offers quicker recovery, while the second one works in the background for longer term action"
Ingredient highlights
Frankincense has been treasured for around six thousand years, as incense, perfume and traditional remedy. Cool Joints+ uses Boswellia serrata extract from the resin of the Indian frankincense tree, a botanical with a long traditional history of use for keeping joints cool and comfortable. Its active compounds, boswellic acids, are notoriously hard to absorb - so Casperome® binds them to phospholipids from sunflower lecithin, a complex shown by five published studies to improve their absorption. Each capsule provides 250mg of Casperome®, delivering 62.5mg of boswellic acids.
Meriva® is the world's most researched curcumin formulation, documented in 45 human clinical studies across ten health conditions involving over 2,000 participants. Developed by Indena S.p.A. in Italy, it binds curcumin to sunflower lecithin phospholipids, mimicking the natural action of eating turmeric with food and making it 30 times more absorbable than ordinary turmeric powder - with no black pepper required. Each Turmeric+ Gold capsule provides 300mg of Meriva®, delivering 100mg of curcumin, equivalent to what you would absorb from 150g of raw turmeric.
Manganese is an essential mineral and a purposeful partner to the boswellia in Cool Joints+. It contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue, the tissue that supports and connects your joints, and to the maintenance of normal bones. It also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Turmeric+ Gold provides vitamin C at 20mg (25% NRV) and vitamin D3 at 5µg (100% NRV). Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones - collagen being the structural protein that holds joint tissue together. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function and normal bones. Both also contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
Frankincense has been treasured for around six thousand years, as incense, perfume and traditional remedy. Cool Joints+ uses Boswellia serrata extract from the resin of the Indian frankincense tree, a botanical with a long traditional history of use for keeping joints cool and comfortable. Its active compounds, boswellic acids, are notoriously hard to absorb - so Casperome® binds them to phospholipids from sunflower lecithin, a complex shown by five published studies to improve their absorption. Each capsule provides 250mg of Casperome®, delivering 62.5mg of boswellic acids.
Meriva® is the world's most researched curcumin formulation, documented in 45 human clinical studies across ten health conditions involving over 2,000 participants. Developed by Indena S.p.A. in Italy, it binds curcumin to sunflower lecithin phospholipids, mimicking the natural action of eating turmeric with food and making it 30 times more absorbable than ordinary turmeric powder - with no black pepper required. Each Turmeric+ Gold capsule provides 300mg of Meriva®, delivering 100mg of curcumin, equivalent to what you would absorb from 150g of raw turmeric.
Manganese is an essential mineral and a purposeful partner to the boswellia in Cool Joints+. It contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue, the tissue that supports and connects your joints, and to the maintenance of normal bones. It also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Turmeric+ Gold provides vitamin C at 20mg (25% NRV) and vitamin D3 at 5µg (100% NRV). Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones - collagen being the structural protein that holds joint tissue together. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function and normal bones. Both also contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
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Chris
The product has reduced pain considerably.
As previously stated Cool Joints + meets my immediate needs. The product has reduced pain considerably. Using the product and following the advice given by a Qualified Physiotherapist, I have managed to remain strong enough for outdoor activities. Walking, Cycling, and Mountain Walking with a pack.It has taken approximately 4 years to build up strength for running. At the moment this is working fine on the road, for short duration and short distance, with no sprinting-a perfectly flat surface, with no uneven undulating surface that you get with pavements-the shock absorption on those surfaces, is too much for the joint when running. I hope this is of some help to any other people who have knee joint problems with torn meniscus.
Elisabeth R.
Improved sense of wellbeing
I started taking this some months ago and found I had an improved sense of wellbeing within a few days. Last month I decided to skip a month and felt the old anxiety creeping in. I reordered straight away but had to wait a while due to postage time. Once I started the supplement again I felt much calmer within a few days. The supplement definitely has a positive effect.
Jacki A.
It has helped my osteoarthritis
I am very satisfied with Cool Joints + as it has helped my osteoarthritis and I can continue to do the activities I enjoy
FAQs
Why take boswellia and turmeric together?
Because they are companions rather than alternatives. Boswellia and curcumin come from different plants and work in different ways, and in most people's experience they arrive on different timescales - boswellia often within two to four weeks, curcumin typically over four to twelve. Taking both means you are not choosing between the shorter-term and the longer-term. Both are also traditional botanicals rather than nutrients, so the duo pairs them with manganese, which contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue, and vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones.
What is the difference between Casperome® and Meriva®?
They are two different phytosomes from the same maker, Indena S.p.A. in Italy. A phytosome binds a plant extract to phospholipids from sunflower lecithin, which is how the body absorbs these compounds when you eat them with food. Casperome® is the boswellia phytosome, shown by five published studies to improve the absorption of the main boswellic acids. Meriva® is the curcumin phytosome, 30 times more absorbable than standard turmeric powder and the world's most researched curcumin, with 45 human studies behind it. Same technology, two different botanicals.
How and when do I take the duo?
Two capsules a day - one Cool Joints+ and one Turmeric+ Gold. Take them together in the evening, with or without food. Both packs contain 28 capsules, so at one capsule of each they run out together. Consistency matters more than timing with both of these ingredients: they are designed for steady daily use rather than occasional doses.
How long before I notice anything?
It varies, and the two ingredients work on different timescales. Many people notice a difference from the boswellia within two to four weeks. Curcumin generally takes longer, typically four to twelve weeks. We would suggest giving the duo a full 90 days before judging it - that is the window over which most people can tell whether it is doing something for them.
Is there anyone who should not take the Joint Support Duo?
Yes, and please read this before ordering. Turmeric+ Gold contains curcumin, which may stimulate bile secretion, so the duo is not recommended if you have bile duct obstruction, cholangitis, liver disease, gallstones or any other biliary disease. If that applies to you, Cool Joints+ on its own is the better choice - it is specifically suitable for people with liver or bile conditions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or under medical supervision, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If you experience any adverse reaction, stop taking it and consult your doctor.
Can I take this with blood thinners or Warfarin?
Please consult your doctor or pharmacist first. Curcumin may interact with anticoagulant medications including Warfarin and Pradaxa. This is not a reason to rule it out, but it is a conversation to have with the person who prescribed your medication rather than a decision to make on your own. Our Customer Care team can send you the full ingredient list to take with you - call 0800 808 5740.
Is the duo vegan, and is it Informed Sport certified?
Both products are certified vegan and vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free, with plant-derived HPMC capsule shells. Both use sunflower lecithin rather than soya, so neither contains soya allergens. Turmeric+ Gold is Informed Sport certified, meaning every batch is tested for prohibited substances - which matters if you compete. Cool Joints+ is not currently Informed Sport certified.
Is Turmeric+ Gold the same as Turmeric+?
No. Turmeric+ Gold is the more advanced formulation, using Meriva® curcumin phytosome at 300mg per capsule with added vitamin C and vitamin D3, and it is Informed Sport certified. Turmeric+ is the standard formulation. This duo uses Turmeric+ Gold. If you currently take Turmeric+ and are considering the duo, you would be upgrading the turmeric side as well as adding boswellia.
When will I feel the benefits?
The boswellia window
The first month is where boswellia tends to show up. Many people notice a difference from Cool Joints+ within two to four weeks, though this varies considerably from person to person. The curcumin side is still building - Meriva® works over a longer horizon and there is little to feel yet. Manganese and vitamin C are contributing to the normal formation of connective tissue and to normal collagen formation from day one, but those are structural processes rather than sensations.
Building momentum
Curcumin comes through
This is the window in which most people who respond to curcumin start to notice it. With both botanicals now established, this is the first realistic point at which you are getting what the duo was designed to deliver rather than one half of it. If you are keeping any kind of record of how you feel day to day, this is the stretch worth paying attention to.
When will I feel the benefits?
Supporting your joints for the long term
Twelve weeks is the point at which both ingredients have had a fair run, and it is the timescale we would suggest before making a judgement. Curcumin research is generally conducted over months rather than weeks, and consistency is what these ingredients reward. If the duo is working for you, this is where you will know.
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Dr Max Gowland
Chief Scientific Officer
Max's passion is to help the over 50s stay healthy and stay active. As Chief Scientific Officer, Max works with the team to develop innovative products and is a regular presenter on QVC TV, helping to demystify supplements, health and nutrition.
Dr Miriam Ferrer
Head of Product Development
After her PhD, Miriam spent three years at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, before pivoting to supplement development. Her experience helps her to identify high-quality ingredients backed by rigorous research.
Dr Aidan Goggins
Nutritionist and author
Aidan is one of Europe's most influential nutrition experts and author of the award-winning book The Health Delusion and the international bestseller The Sirtfood Diet. He’s passionate about combining medicine with nutrition for better health outcomes.
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Medical advisor
Peter is a leading expert on strokes and arterial and vascular disease affecting the brain, and has published more than 200 studies. He is also president of the Cambridgeshire branch of Headway.
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