Meriva®
curcumin phytosome (curcumin-phospholipid complex)
CurcuminLast reviewed: July 11, 2026
Medical & Industry Advisor: Dr. James Pendleton, ND
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Owner and access
- Owner
- Indena S.p.A. (site)
- Access model
- Licensed program
What it is
- Curcumin formulated with Indena's Phytosome delivery technology. [indena.com]
Spec parameters buyers should demand
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis and spec sheet. Identity, quality, and regulatory parameters only. This is not advice about efficacy.
| Parameter | What to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Curcuminoid content and complex basis | Meriva is described by Indena as a curcumin-phospholipid (Phytosome) complex. Ask the certificate of analysis to state the curcuminoid content and whether the figure is expressed on the curcuminoid basis or the total complex (which includes the phospholipid mass), and request the assay method. The USP Curcuminoids monograph defines the curcuminoid assay for the underlying actives.[indena.com — Meriva][USP Curcuminoids Reference Standard] | For a phospholipid complex, a milligram figure means different things on a curcuminoid basis versus a total-complex basis, so the stated basis is what makes the number usable. |
| Identity verification | Confirm the manufacturer runs at least one validated identity test on each incoming lot (for example HPLC), as 21 CFR 111.75(a)(1) requires for every dietary ingredient.[21 CFR 111.75(a)(1) — identity test required for each dietary ingredient] | Identity testing is a federal manufacturing requirement, and a certificate that names the method is the record your own quality file needs. |
| Botanical origin and natural-source authentication | Ask the CoA to confirm the curcuminoids are turmeric-derived (Curcuma longa) and to document screening for synthetic curcumin, which is a recognized turmeric-extract adulterant.[ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program — Turmeric bulletin] | Synthetic or undeclared curcumin is a documented adulteration route for turmeric extracts, so natural-source authentication is a defining quality attribute. |
| Heavy metals | Request lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury results with the test method and the limits applied.[21 CFR Part 111 — cGMP for dietary supplements] | Heavy-metal control is a baseline quality attribute for any botanical extract and part of a complete certificate of analysis under 21 CFR Part 111. |
QC and testing considerations
- Every dietary ingredient must pass at least one validated identity test before use (21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)). Confirm your manufacturer runs identity testing on each incoming lot. [21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)]
- Turmeric extracts have a documented adulteration profile: undeclared synthetic curcumin, added colorants, and substitution with other Curcuma species. Ask the supplier how the material is screened for synthetic curcumin and species substitution. [ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program — Turmeric bulletin]
- Because Meriva is a phospholipid complex, confirm whether any stated curcumin figure is the curcuminoid content or the total complex; the two differ by the phospholipid fraction. [indena.com — Meriva]
Further reading: How to read a certificate of analysis and third-party supplement testing.
Reference list
- USP Curcuminoids Reference Standard (compendial identity/assay standard for the underlying curcuminoids) Pharmacopeia
- 21 CFR Part 111 — Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements (identity testing at 111.75) Regulatory
- Meriva (Indena S.p.A.) — curcumin Phytosome complex, owner site Owner technical
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Further reading
The decision framework behind this reference: five checkable criteria for choosing between a branded ingredient and its generic form.
What this page does not tell you
- Whether the owner will license your specific product or accept a new account.
- Pricing, minimum order volumes, or contract terms.
- Anything about efficacy. This is an identity and sourcing reference.
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