Curcumin Solid Lipid Particle (Longvida)
Also known as: Longvida, solid lipid curcumin particle, SLCP, Longvida Optimized Curcumin
A branded curcumin formulation in which curcumin is embedded in solid lipid particles to protect it from degradation in the gut and support delivery of free curcumin into circulation. A pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers detected plasma curcumin after 650 mg of the formulation where an equal dose of plain 95% extract was undetectable. It is positioned for cognitive and mood formulas as well as joint products, and doses are lower than for plain extract.
Research summary
Lipid encapsulation improves curcumin stability and absorption, raising free curcumin exposure compared with unformulated extract.
Dosage
Daily amounts, of extract.
| Lowest studied | Typical range | Highest studied | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 400–800 mg | — | — |
400 to 800 mg per day, typically as one or two capsules with or without food. The formulation is about 20 to 26% curcumin by weight. Pharmacokinetic work has evaluated single doses of 650 mg in healthy adults and larger daily amounts in patient populations.
Standardization: 20–26% curcumin in solid lipid particles
Source material: curcumin extract in lipid matrix
As supplied: Approximately 20–26% curcumin by weight
Forms of Turmeric
| Form | Typical dose | Element % | Formats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curcumin Solid Lipid Particle (Longvida) | 400–800 mg | — | Capsule, Tablet, Powder | 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 with Turmeric Essential Oils (BCM-95) | 500–1,000 mg | — | Capsule, Tablet, Softgel | premium |
| Curcumin Ultra-Dispersible (CurcuWIN) | 250–500 mg | — | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Gummy, Liquid | premium |
Format suitability
- Capsule
- Powder
- Tablet
- Softgel
- Gummy
- Liquid
Free-flowing powder; less staining than plain extract but still yellow.
Formulation notes
No piperine needed. Often combined with omega-3s or nootropics in cognitive products.
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