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Vitals Curcumin SLCP
Curcumin is one of the most well-known and widely used herbal preparations. Curcumin is the primary active component of turmeric, an aromatic spice derived from the root of Curcuma longa. Turmeric originates from Indian cuisine, where it is an essential ingredient in famous curry dishes, often known as kunjit or yellow root.
Curcumin-SLCP™: a technological breakthrough
The greatest challenge in developing curcumin preparations with optimal efficacy is overcoming issues with absorption and bioavailability. In its raw form, curcumin is rapidly converted into inactive metabolites, such as curcumin glucuronide, in the gut and liver after oral ingestion, which are then quickly excreted by the body. Verdure Sciences, the producer of Vitals Curcumin-SLCP™, has succeeded in solving these problems after years of research and collaboration with the University of California (UCLA). Using their patented technology, they have increased the absorption of curcumin by 65x and its bioavailability by as much as 285x (compared to standard curcumin preparations consisting of 95% curcumin). This breakthrough was achieved after testing many different formulations for their bioavailability in humans. The most optimal results were obtained with a formulation inspired by Indian cuisine, where turmeric is mixed with oily components when preparing curry pastes. Their curcumin product, branded as Longvida®, uses ...