Core Med Science Liposomal Curcumin Capsules, 500mg - Pure Turmeric Extract Supplement - High Absorption Joint & Heart Health Support for Adults - Promotes Cognitive & Brain Health, Non-GMO (60 Count)

Zero taste, even if you burp.

Good price,easy to take

About four months ago, I was offered a free 60 capsule bottle of Core Med Science Liposomal Curcumin for review via the Amazon Vine Program, and I accepted. I've been regularly taking curcumin for *at least* ten years, since I first read about it's potential as an anti-inflammatory. I often change brands, as I'm looking for the best technology and value. Since October, 2017, I've been purchasing Doctor's Best Curcumin Phytosome with Meriva, 500 mg . It seems to be a good product at a decent price compared to other brands. The Meriva formula is supposed to absorb better than the previous formula using BioPerine. Here I am again, reviewing yet another curcumin supplement. This time, Core Med Science Liposomal Curcumin. But as in the past, I'm not really certain that it's actually doing anything (positive) for my five decades old body. As I've said with other Curcumin supplements I've reviewed in the past year, I cannot say that 1) I ever really noticed that Curcumin has done anything for me in the ten+ years I've been taking it, or that 2), this Core Med Science Liposomal Curcumin is any better or worse than the Doctor's Best Curcumin Phytosome with Meriva or the Viva Naturals Curcumin C3 with BioPerine or the Longvida Optimized Curcumin I was taking just before this brand. I guess you can say that I take it on faith that all of this Curcumin I've been taking all these years is doing something useful. As far as it's claims to improve joint health, I cannot say that my occasionally painful left knee, or any other part of me, feels any differently than it did before I started taking the Core Med Science Liposomal Curcumin just about four months ago. It is notably more expensive per capsule over the Doctor's Best but it is supposedly liposomal to help with absorption. It goes without saying that with all of these supplements, YMMV.

I got this because I am slowly upgrading my supplements to liposomal. And yes that cost more but better getting it in you system rather than flushing it down the commode. Too this one is made by Core Med Science from the very friendly people in Wisconsin ! Those who follow my reviews know my main deal is supplements and skin care. So lets dig in. Curcumin comes from turmeric. A very yummy spice I use a lot. My friend asked well if it works so well why do people in India (who use a lot of it) still get cancer and heart disease etc. Well the answer may be that only a fraction of it is absorbed into our system. I have been hearing a lot of that lately and the Feb 22 life extension article called Curcumin and Brain Health got my attention. It is a very surprising read. It states a 45 greater absorption rate with liposomal additions. Curcumin has been used for centuries as basically a cure all. IMO it gets a lot of attention for joint, anti cancer, and brain help. I think the list of all it is supposed to do is in the hundreds. The biggest one we hear about is inflammation ! And there is a lot of truth in it. Study after study validates improvement. But sadly we do not get much in our system even if we mega dose. The liver cleans it out thus most of it ends in the toilet ! So I remember when I saw charts of vitamin C which has the same problem. With liposomal it stayed in the system hours longer AND at peak levels for hours. So what do the studies say on Curcumin ? Michele Dei Cas and Riccardo Ghidoni . Dietary Curcumin: Correlation between Bioavailability and Health Potential Sept 2019. So digging in the numbers and I will standardize making it all equal to 400mcgs. Now my math is fuzzy (but close I think) on this and you can read the report and decipher your self . Black Pepper 1mg and Curcumin - 2 NL in blood stream after 4 hours Black Pepper 3mg and Curcumin - 13 NL Liposomal Curcumin -20 NL Curcumin and Lecithin -60 NL Clearly we see Liposomal does better than black pepper. In case you are wondering what is this Lecithin ? It is a fat that comes from soy and eggs. It is available for sale on Amazon. I do wonder what the NL (nanoliters) would be taking it with your Liposomal Curcumin !? I suspect even higher. So inflammation is swelling and true that ! But its more than just that, it is also redness, and pain and chemical unbalances. There may be no swelling but one or some of the fore mentioned. Think of a germ, bacteria or a virus in your body attacking or even just hanging out. There will be inflammation. Curcumin attacks that and helps everything get back to normal. So yesterday I got my shingles vaccine. Last night was no fun. fever and chills and feeling horrible. This a.m. I felt as if a bus had run over me. Especially my muscles in my legs and arms. I said aha time to test this Core Med Pro Liposomal. I mega dosed. Two hours later I am all smiles. Not a miracle worker as I still hurt but much much less. So either it works or I got the placebo effect ! So yes all 5 stars for this American made better absorption liposomal turmeric ! Hopefully they will do more supplements liposomal too like NAD and HA. I hope this was helpful.

I've noticed that there is a recent trend of vitamins and supplements being offered in a liposomal delivery manner. Companies are stating that it enhances the absorption and efficacy of their products. So, what is liposomal? "Liposomal nutraceuticals and health supplements have significant benefits compared to regular ones. Including: Higher bioavailability and absorption. Protects the nutrients from being damaged during digestion. Improved uptake into cells." "Essentially, Liposomal Encapsulation Technology consists of microscopic healthy fat particles called phospholipids along with vitamins. This technology has been used for many years to deliver certain drugs to specific tissues within the body without affecting the other parts of the body. At the heart of this technology are liposomes." (A liposome is a spherical vesicle having at least one lipid bilayer.) (various online sources) Curcumin is considered the compound, found in Turmeric, that offers health benefits regarding blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Curcumin is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which is often used to alleviate joint pains, too. So, hopefully curcumin in a liposomal delivery structure will facilitate bio-availability and bio-absorption. According to the Supplement Facts, one capsule provides 250mg Curcumin, with 2 capsules being the suggested serving dose. If the liposomal aspect increases the efficacy/absorption of the curcumin, this then affords considerable efficiency. The product label has text noting that the supplement is Manufactured in the USA, in a cGMP (certified Good Manufacturing Practices) facility. This adherence to GMP standards meets quality control/assurance boxes for me. Overall, the product matches the pictures and statements in the product details. Nothing misleading or inaccurate. To have a curcumin supplement in a liposomal delivery system is welcome, with hope that it does enhance the absorption and effectiveness. Accordingly, this supplement garners a 4.75+ star rating, with a very high level recommendation.

Didn't work 4 me!

Curcumin, which has a host of health benefits, is derived from turmeric, but it's well known that the curcumin in plain turmeric powder isn't very easily absorbed, and some people also find it's hard on their stomach. So although many people take turmeric supplements that contain the raw powder, which cost much less than this supplement, it's a very inefficient way to get the active ingredient into your system. Turmeric powder contains only a small amount of curcumin. So the most potent supplements contain curcumin extract in a bioavailable form. Many turmeric supplements now contain a form of black pepper, which greatly increases curcumin bioavailability. Bioperine is one proprietary black pepper extract that's often used, but ground black pepper works as well. However, excessive amounts of black pepper can irritate the stomach in sensitive people. Liposomal technology is an alternative way to increase bioavailability. The liposomal technology of delivering drugs has been around since the 1960s. The technology has been used as a delivery system for vaccines and gene therapies (both injected) in addition to supplements taken orally. Liposomes are spheres made up of phospholipids which are the primary building blocks of cell membranes. They are manufactured synthetically from cholesterol and other forms of fat. Because it is made of the same material that cell membranes—or the skin of cells—are made of, they are absorbed better as they bond to these membranes first, facilitating delivery of nutrients. The downside is that it's more expensive than other forms of curcumin. Is it worth it? The science shows curcumin to be one of the most effective supplements available for a variety of conditions. Amibg the literally thousands of supplements you can pop in your mouth, curcumin is on the short list of most knowledgeable people, including health professionals. I take it every day. Whether liposomal curcumin is worth it may depend on whether you have problems with the supplements that contain black pepper. But if you're willing to pay the price for the highest quality, this supplement is a good choice.

Years ago when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, I started working with a nutritionist. One of the things that she insisted on was a regimen of *quality* supplements that are readily bioavailable. She explained that liposomal supplements are, by far, the best you can get because they are so easy for the body to use. One of the symptoms of Hashimoto's is a great deal of inflammation in the body, so I've taken turmeric/curcumin forever. When I first started taking it, I don't think there was a liposomal version of it available. The brand I have historically taken is quality and definitely NOT cheap (not even close). I've been happy with it, so it never occurred to me to look for a new brand. However, when Amazon offered me this product to review, I was quite excited to find that curcumin is now available in liposomal form. I've taken this product for almost two weeks now and I definitely feel that I'm getting more of a result than I have with the product I have been using. Yes, this brand is a little more expensive than many brands of curcumin, but in my estimation, it is well worth the money. It is also worth noting that Pro Liposomal brand is LESS expensive than the brand I was using previously. Obviously, I am thrilled with Pro Liposomal and will be switching brands. If you found any of the information I provided useful, please let me know by hitting the "helpful" button below.