Tetrahydrocurcumin Powder

Product Description

What Is Tetrahydrocurcumin Powder？

Tetrahydrocurcumin is a naturally occurring form of curcumin that comes from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, which is the plant that gives food its yellow colour and is used in many South and Southeast Asian dishes. Curcumin, the bright yellow colour that most people think of when they think of turmeric, goes through a chemical process called hydrogenation. Four hydrogen atoms are added across the curcumin molecule’s twisted double bonds during this step. Tetrahydrocurcumin is what comes out.

Tetrahydrocurcumin is an antioxidant and skin-whitening ingredient. It is a major curcuminoid metabolite of curcumin that has been shown to have protective effects against diabetes and vascular dysfunction via alleviation of oxidative stress.The interest in tetrahydrocurcumin research is increasing because it is superior to curcumin in its solubility in water, chemical stability, bioavailability, and anti-oxidative activity. Curcumin metabolizes into tetrahydrocurcumin by bacterial enzyme NADPH-dependent curcumin reductase in the intestine.

Tetrahydrocurcumin (ultra pure whitening element) is a natural functional whitening ingredient extracted from the roots of Ginger Curcuma longa. It has strong activity of inhibiting tyrosinase. The whitening effect is better than that of arbutin. It can effectively inhibit the generation of oxygen free radicals and remove the formed free radicals. It has obvious antioxidant, inhibits melanin, repairs freckle, anti-inflammatory activity, blocks the inflammatory process, etc. In addition, tetrahydrocurcumin has potent antioxidant activity and potential anti-aging benefits.

Tetrahydrocurcumin Powder Specification

Tetrahydrocurcumin VS. Curcumin

• Molecular Structure

Tetrahydrocurcumin, structurally, lacks the unsaturated C=C double bonds of curcumin. Therefore, it lacks the conjugated double bonds required for the chromophore, resulting in a white powder appearance instead of the yellow color of curcumin.

Because of the unsaturated C=C double bonds, if curcumin is stored for a long time or during the heating process in health product manufacturing, the C=C double bonds may be forcibly oxidized or broken by high temperatures, directly affecting its efficacy.

• Bioavailability

Curcumin: Known for its extremely low bioavailability. It is difficult for the human body to absorb and is rapidly broken down and excreted by the liver.

Tetrahydrocurcumin: Tetrahydrocurcumin has a much higher bioavailability than curcumin. It does not degrade as rapidly in the digestive tract as other substances. It is more easily absorbed, therefore, even at smaller doses, its bioavailability is higher.

• Stability

Curcumin is sensitive to light, heat, and pH, and is easily degraded and inactivated. It decomposes under alkaline conditions, and its absorption rate is low (only about 1%) in the acidic environment of the stomach.

Tetrahydrocurcumin exhibits significantly improved light and heat resistance due to its more stable structure, and demonstrates better solubility and preservation in acidic or neutral environments.

• Color and Solubility

Curcumin is an orange-yellow powder with strong lipid solubility and poor water solubility.

Tetrahydrocurcumin is white or pale yellow, with superior water and lipid solubility compared to regular curcumin, making it easier to integrate with other ingredients.

• Uses

Curcumin, being yellow and inexpensive, is often used as an active ingredient in health supplements and functional foods, or as a natural coloring agent in food.

Tetrahydrocurcumin, being white and more expensive, is frequently used in high-end cosmetics. Its whitening effect is even superior to arbutin, a popular whitening ingredient in cosmetics.

Tetrahydrocurcumin Benefits

Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) is a potent, colorless metabolite of curcumin. It provides superior bioavailability, stability, and antioxidant activity compared to standard curcumin. It is widely utilized for its powerful skin-brightening, anti-aging, and neuroprotective properties.

• Skin Brightening & Anti-Aging: Tetrahydrocurcumin acts as a highly effective tyrosinase inhibitor, which helps lighten hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone. It also protects the skin from UV-induced photoaging, preventing membrane damage and reducing wrinkles.
• Superior Antioxidant Action: Tetrahydrocurcumin actively scavenges free radicals and inhibits lipid peroxidation, making it a powerful cellular protectant.
• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Tetrahydrocurcumin significantly reduces systemic inflammation and regulates NF-\(\kappa \)B, aiding in the treatment of inflammation-related conditions.
• Metabolic Support: Studies suggest Tetrahydrocurcumin helps regulate blood glucose, improve insulin sensitivity, and maintain healthy cholesterol levels by inhibiting LDL oxidation.
• Neuroprotection: Its ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier helps reduce neuroinflammation and may offer protective benefits against oxidative stress associated with cognitive decline.

Tetrahydrocurcumin Application

Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) is a highly stable, colorless metabolite of curcumin. Its primary applications span skincare, medicine, and functional foods. Unlike curcumin, Tetrahydrocurcumin does not stain yellow and offers superior bioavailability and antioxidant capacity, making it a highly versatile compound.

• Skincare and Cosmetics

Skin Whitening & Brightening: Tetrahydrocurcumin acts as a potent tyrosinase inhibitor, which helps regulate melanogenesis (melanin production) to reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone.

Anti-Aging: It provides powerful antioxidant properties that neutralize UV-induced free radicals, preventing collagen degradation and photoaging.

Anti-Inflammatory: It soothes irritated, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, calming conditions like eczema and rosacea.

Product Preservation: Due to its fat-soluble antioxidant properties, it can be used to improve the shelf life of cosmetic creams by preventing fat auto-oxidation.

• Functional Foods and Packaging

Dietary Supplements: Because Tetrahydrocurcumin bypasses some of the poor absorption issues associated with standard curcumin, it is increasingly formulated into capsules and powders for general wellness and immune support.

Food Packaging: The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Tetrahydrocurcumin allow it to be embedded in food-grade polymer films (like methylcellulose) to create active packaging that extends the shelf life of perishable items like raw meat.

• Medicine and Health

Neurological Health: Tetrahydrocurcumin is studied for its ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. It shows promise in mitigating neuroinflammation and protecting against cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Metabolic Support: Research indicates it can assist with metabolic syndromes by managing blood sugar, lipid profiles, and inflammation.

Gut Health: It modulates gut microbiota, which has shown therapeutic potential in mitigating allergic inflammation and asthma.

Why Choose Our Natural Tetrahydrocurcumin Powder

• 98% Ultra-High Purity

HPLC-verified purity 40% higher than industry average (60-70%), R/S isomer ratio 1:1 (optimal bioactivity), cutting clients’ raw material costs by 45%.

• 4x Higher Bioavailability

Oral absorption rate ≥25% (vs. <1% for curcumin), reaches peak blood concentration in 30 mins-reduces supplement dosage by 75% while boosting efficacy.

• Custom Solubility Grades

Standard grade (dual-soluble) for creams/capsules; ultra-soluble grade (≥30% in cold water) for serums/drinks-covers 99% of B2B needs, 24-hour sample delivery.

• Global Regulatory Compliance

9+ international certifications, in-house regulatory team provides FDA GRAS/EU novel food dossiers-98% of clients enter target markets within 5 months (vs. industry 12 months).

Tetrahydrocurcumin Powder High-quality Supplier And Manufacturer

Green Spring is a professional cosmetic ingredient supplier with a dedicated R&D team focused on discovering, refining, and testing the various components needed for finished cosmetic products. The company boasts an independent R&D center that meets international standards and has a team with 26 years of R&D experience.

We offer a wide variety of active and functional cosmetic ingredients, all of which have undergone rigorous scientific testing to verify their efficacy and ensure purity and effectiveness, helping companies build brands and develop market strategies.

Leveraging our extensive cosmetic knowledge and strong scientific capabilities, we continuously introduce innovative ingredients to ensure consistent product efficacy. Our ingredients offer antibacterial, antipruritic, moisturizing, anti-allergic, whitening, spot-removing, sun-protective, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

How to buy Tetrahydrocurcumin Powder?

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