Mixing 600 mg Curcumin
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 600 mg vial of Curcumin gives 300 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 30,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 600 mg/mL (60,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 200 mg/mL (20,000 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
Bacteriostatic water chart for a 600 mg vial
Strength for each amount of water, and how much Curcumin 10 units and 1 unit hold on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL).
| Water added | Strength | Per 10 units (0.1 mL) | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | 1,200 mg/mL | 120,000 mcg | 12,000 mcg |
| 1 mL | 600 mg/mL | 60,000 mcg | 6,000 mcg |
| 1.5 mL | 400 mg/mL | 40,000 mcg | 4,000 mcg |
| 2 mL | 300 mg/mL | 30,000 mcg | 3,000 mcg |
| 2.5 mL | 240 mg/mL | 24,000 mcg | 2,400 mcg |
| 3 mL | 200 mg/mL | 20,000 mcg | 2,000 mcg |
| 4 mL | 150 mg/mL | 15,000 mcg | 1,500 mcg |
| 5 mL | 120 mg/mL | 12,000 mcg | 1,200 mcg |
Units to draw for an amount (with 2 mL of water)
Arithmetic only, not a recommended amount. Use the calculator for other amounts or water volumes.
| Amount | Units | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 mcg (5 mg) | 1.7 units | 0.017 mL |
| 10,000 mcg (10 mg) | 3.3 units | 0.033 mL |
| 15,000 mcg (15 mg) | 5 units | 0.05 mL |
Cheapest 600 mg Curcumin vials
One listing per vendor, vendors scoring 80%+ on Finnrick's independent lab testing, cheapest per mg first.
| Vendor | Listing | Price | Per mg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Peptides Finnrick 64% | Curcumin (600mg) 1 × 600 mg | $136.00 | $0.227 | Buy |
| Alpha BioMed Finnrick 47% | Curcumin (600mg) 1 × 600 mg | $165.00 | $0.275 | Buy |
Questions people ask
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to 600 mg of Curcumin?
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 600 mg vial of Curcumin gives 300 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 30,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 600 mg/mL (60,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 200 mg/mL (20,000 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
How many units is 100 mcg of Curcumin from a 600 mg vial?
With 2 mL of water (300 mg/mL), 100 mcg is 0 units on a U-100 syringe; with 1 mL it's 0 units.
Where can I buy 600 mg Curcumin vials?
2 independently tested vendors list 600 mg Curcumin vials; the cheapest right now is Paramount Peptides at $0.227 per mg ($136.00 for 1 × 600 mg).