NOW Foods CurcuBrain Longvida Optimized Curcumin
by NOW Foods
"Longvida optimized curcumin — 400mg with 65x better brain bioavailability than standard curcumin"
Overview
NOW CurcuBrain provides 400mg of Longvida Optimized Curcumin — a patented form that uses Solid Lipid Curcumin Particle (SLCP) technology to deliver free curcumin across the blood-brain barrier. Standard curcumin has notoriously poor bioavailability (less than 1% absorbed), but Longvida achieves 65x higher brain levels than unformulated curcumin. This makes it specifically effective for neuroinflammation, cognitive function, and neuroprotection. Clinical studies on Longvida show improvements in working memory, sustained attention, and mood in healthy adults.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Longvida Optimized Curcumin | 400 mg |
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 65x better brain bioavailability
- Crosses blood-brain barrier
- Clinical studies on cognition and mood
- 50 capsules per bottle
- NOW Foods value
What Could Be Better
- Only 400mg per capsule
- Premium price for curcumin ($22-28)
- Only 50 capsules
- Specific to brain (not joint-focused)
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Brain health and neuroprotection
- Cognitive function support
- Neuroinflammation reduction
- Those wanting brain-bioavailable curcumin
Not Ideal For
- Joint pain (other curcumin forms better)
- Budget curcumin seekers
- Those wanting high-dose curcumin
Our Verdict
NOW CurcuBrain Longvida is the brain-specific curcumin — the 65x bioavailability improvement and blood-brain barrier penetration make it uniquely effective for cognitive health. For joint pain, other curcumin forms may be more appropriate.