Longvida Curcumin Extract (60 Capsules)

• Contributes to normal antioxidant activity, supporting the body’s natural ability to manage oxidative stress.
• Helps maintain normal immune function, supporting everyday resilience and wellbeing.
• Supports healthy joint mobility, ideal for active individuals and those seeking comfortable daily movement.
• Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, helping maintain cellular health as part of normal physiological processes.
• Helps maintain normal cognitive function, supporting everyday focus, clarity and mental performance.
• Supports healthy metabolic function within normal ranges, contributing to balanced energy and overall vitality.
• 400 mg Longvida® Optimised Curcumin per 1-capsule serving, with 60 capsules per pouch for enhanced absorption and daily convenience.

Take 1 capsule daily with food.
For inflammation support, take 2 capsules (800mg) daily, ideally alongside fish oils.

Longvida® Optimized Curcumin Extract (providing highly bioavailable curcumin), Vegetable Capsule (HPMC).

Serving Size: 1 capsule (400mg)

Servings per Pouch: 60 capsules

Per Capsule (400mg):

• Longvida® Optimized Curcumin Extract – 400mg

Curcumin is the primary bioactive compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa) and is one of the most studied botanical ingredients in nutritional science. However, standard curcumin has very poor bioavailability due to rapid metabolism and low absorption. Longvida® Optimised Curcumin uses patented Solid Lipid Curcumin Particle (SLCP™) technology to dramatically enhance absorption and deliver free (unconjugated) curcumin to tissues and the brain.

1. Enhanced Bioavailability vs Standard Curcumin

A pharmacokinetic study demonstrated that Longvida® delivers 65-fold greater bioavailability compared to unformulated curcumin, with free curcumin detectable in plasma for up to 24 hours. This is critical because most health benefits of curcumin require it to reach systemic circulation in its free, unconjugated form.

Reference: Gota VS et al. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2010). Safety and pharmacokinetics of a solid lipid curcumin particle formulation in osteosarcoma patients and healthy volunteers.

2. Cognitive Function & Brain Health

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial using Longvida® (400 mg/day) in healthy older adults found significant improvements in working memory, sustained attention, and mood one hour after a single dose, as well as cumulative improvements over 28 days. Longvida® crosses the blood-brain barrier due to its lipid-based delivery system.

Reference: Cox KH et al. Journal of Psychopharmacology (2015). Investigation of the effects of solid lipid curcumin on cognition and mood in a healthy older population.

3. Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Curcumin inhibits multiple pro-inflammatory pathways including NF-κB, COX-2, and LOX enzymes. A meta-analysis of 8 randomised controlled trials found that curcumin supplementation significantly reduced CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α — key markers of systemic inflammation — compared to placebo.

Reference: Sahebkar A. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2014). Are curcuminoids effective C-reactive protein-lowering agents in clinical practice? Evidence from a meta-analysis.

4. Joint Mobility & Musculoskeletal Support

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 randomised controlled trials found that curcumin supplementation significantly reduced pain and improved physical function in patients with musculoskeletal conditions, with an effect size comparable to NSAIDs but without gastrointestinal side effects.

Reference: Bannuru RR et al. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2018). Efficacy of curcumin and Boswellia for knee osteoarthritis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

5. Antioxidant Protection

Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that directly scavenges reactive oxygen species and upregulates the body’s own antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. Clinical trials confirm that curcumin supplementation significantly increases plasma antioxidant capacity.

Reference: Panahi Y et al. Journal of Functional Foods (2015). Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcuminoid-piperine combination in subjects with metabolic syndrome.