Curcumin Ultra-Dispersible (CurcuWIN)
Also known as: CurcuWIN, UltraSol curcumin, water-dispersible curcumin, CurcuWIN Ultra+
A branded curcumin form that uses a hydrophilic carrier to make curcuminoids water-dispersible. A comparative absorption study in healthy adults reported markedly higher curcuminoid exposure than plain 95% extract and several other enhanced forms. Because the formulation is only about 20% curcuminoids, small doses are used, which makes it attractive for multi-ingredient sports recovery and joint products with limited capsule space.
Research summary
Dispersion of curcuminoids on a hydrophilic carrier increases their solubility in gut fluids, improving absorption and plasma exposure.
Dosage
Daily amounts, of extract.
| Lowest studied | Typical range | Highest studied | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 250–500 mg | — | — |
250 to 500 mg per day of the formulation, with or without food. Doses are expressed as the whole formulation, which contains about 20% curcuminoids. Because it disperses in water, it is workable in stick packs and ready-to-mix powders.
Standardization: 20% curcuminoids on a hydrophilic carrier
Source material: curcumin extract with water-dispersible carrier
As supplied: Approximately 20% curcuminoids by weight
Forms of Turmeric
| Form | Typical dose | Element % | Formats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curcumin Ultra-Dispersible (CurcuWIN) | 250–500 mg | — | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Gummy, Liquid | premium |
| Curcumin Extract (95% Curcuminoids) | 500–1,500 mg | — | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Softgel, Gummy | mid |
| Curcumin Phytosome (Meriva) | 500–1,000 mg | — | Capsule, Tablet, Softgel | premium |
| Turmeric Root Powder | 1,000–3,000 mg | — | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Gummy | low |
| Curcumin Solid Lipid Particle (Longvida) | 400–800 mg | — | Capsule, Tablet, Powder | premium |
| Curcumin with Turmeric Essential Oils (BCM-95) | 500–1,000 mg | — | Capsule, Tablet, Softgel | premium |
Format suitability
- Capsule
- Powder
- Tablet
- Softgel
- Gummy
- Liquid
Water-dispersible; more format-flexible than oil-based curcumin forms but still colors the product yellow.
Formulation notes
No piperine needed. Popular in exercise-recovery stacks with tart cherry or omega-3s.
Sources
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