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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 2 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| turmeric powder (rhizome) | 350 mg | — | |
| turmeric extract (rhizome) | 250 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:google/gemini-flash-1.5 Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Label #283000 “Turmeric 95” (Himalaya), entered 2023-03-22, with the full Supplement Facts on file — see the panel below. Company on file: Distributor — The Himalaya Drug Company, Sugar Land, Texas.
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
USPTO lists THE HIMALAYA DRUG COMPANY (CORPORATION; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) in DELAWARE, USA; CAYMAN ISLANDS for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Written reviews grew from 127 to 128 across 2026-05-26 – 2026-06-23 with no single manufactured spike (largest 30-day gain ~1).
Documented concerns
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
The saved listing evidence does not establish net weight, per-serving dose, servings per container, so the dose claim cannot yet be checked against serving arithmetic. This is a neutral evidence gap, not a pass or strike.
Published sources describe how turmeric / curcumin have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Turmeric, PubMed search: curcumin bioavailability piperine.
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 126 on 2026-02-03 to 128 on 2026-06-23 (net +2). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
Which specific study supports this claim — and was it run on this exact formula?
Ask for the citation, how many people took part, the dose used, and whether the study tested this product or just one ingredient in it. Ingredient research is not product evidence.
What is the product’s UPC or GTIN?
The barcode is how a product gets matched to outside records — certification registries, label databases, recall data. Without it, almost nothing can be cross-checked.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical-evidence claim “…for Joint Support: Himalaya Turmeric 95 is a clinically studied herbal supplement that promotes circulation…” | No evidence located We looked for: a named, citable clinical study of this product or formula | We found no named, citable study of this product or formula. The claim may rest on ingredient research rather than a trial of this product. |
| Manufacturing claim “…h: Himalaya products are produced in a cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified facility. Rigorously tested for…” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
| Benefit claim “…malaya Turmeric 95 Curcumin Supplement,Joint Support, 600 mg, 60 Capsules Turmeric Supplement for…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula — see Related research below. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| turmeric powder (rhizome) | shaded = doses used in studies (500 mg–2 g) · bar = this label | 350 mg — below the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| LookCloser record ID | lc-aa9aa34b (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | Himalaya |
| Source listing identifier | B005P0U2DA |
| Retailer listing title | Himalaya Turmeric 95 Curcumin Supplement,Joint Support, 600 mg, 60 Cap… show full titleHimalaya Turmeric 95 Curcumin Supplement,Joint Support, 600 mg, 60 Capsules |
| USPTO brand owner | THE HIMALAYA DRUG COMPANY · CORPORATION; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY · DELAWARE, USA; CAYMAN ISLANDS |
| Owner filed address | 10440 Westoffice Dr., Houston, TEXAS 77042, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 Caplet |
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Badges printed on pack | NON GMO VERIFIED, nongmoproject.org, NON GMO Project VERIFIED, HAPPINESS THROUGH WELLNESS, NON-GMO Project VERIFIED, ADDITIVE FREE, 100% PLANT-BASED, CGMP CERTIFIED |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| turmeric powder (rhizome) | 350 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| turmeric extract (rhizome) | 250 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“HAPPINESS THROUGH WELLNESS” · “Herbal Supplement” · “Recommended Use:” · “Adults take 1 capsule per day after food.” · “2 MONTH SUPPLY” · “Product of India” · “WITH CURCUMIN” · “For Joint Support”
Read by a vision model from 7 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Supplement Facts — NIH DSLD registry
serving: 1 Capsule(s) · contents: 4 Vegetarian Capsule(s) · label #283000 at dsld.od.nih.gov
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Turmeric powder | 350 mg |
| Turmeric extract | 250 mg |
mcg = 1/1,000 of a mg. As filed in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database — the authoritative digitization of the printed label. Label versions can lag reformulations.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Turmeric — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (1,288) · botanical; rare hepatotoxicity reports
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
turmeric / curcumin — NIH NCCIH — Turmeric · PubMed search: curcumin bioavailability piperine · WebMD: turmeric · ClinicalTrials.gov — 286 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: plain curcumin absorbs poorly — most positive trials pair it with piperine (black pepper) or a bioavailability-enhanced form.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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