NOW Foods Supplements, CurcuBrain™ 400 mg with Longvida® Optimized Curcumin, 50 Veg Capsules

This is the best price I've found on LongVida, and since it's a patented formulation you know you are getting a consistent and trustworthy product. I've tried hundreds of supplements over the years and LongVida easily makes my top-5 favorites that I hope to take for the rest of my life because of its efficacy at fighting inflammation (it noticeably improves my chronic back pain and my wife's chronic skin rashes). It puts all other curcumin supplements to shame

I was interested in curcumin for its purported neuroprotective effects and chose a formulation with longvida for its supposed ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. In essence, I wasn’t looking for a noticeable fix; I was thinking of long-term health benefits. But something pretty amazing happened.I’ve had a bunion on my right big toe for over 20 years. The pressure point discomfort I’ve alleviated via shoe selection and shoe stretching. But the general foot achiness and occasional acute pain that have become more pronounced over the last few years — those are things I haven’t been able to resolve. Cortisone shots don’t help, and I’ve just assumed that the time for me to correct this through surgery is getting closer (for those of you who know anything about bunions, the two podiatrists I’ve seen have both categorized my surgical level as “moderate”).Here’s the (unexpected) amazing part. For exercise, I mostly bike. I also walk, but don’t enjoy it as much due to my achy foot. Jogging, I’ve pretty much cut out, for foot reasons. A day after starting curcumin, I went for a longish walk, and my foot felt better than it has in years. Wow! I wasn’t even thinking about the curcumin, I was just thinking, “my foot doesn’t hurt, wtf, and how can this make me so happy?!” Two days later, I went for a walk and a run. Same result — pain lowered to a level I didn’t think would happen without surgery. It’s only been 2 weeks, but I have been ecstatic being out and about, on my feet but not annoyed by them.I’ve never taken other anti-inflammatories for my toe (eg, aspirin, ibuprofen), so I don’t know whether they would cause improvement as well. The only other supplement I regularly take is vit D3, which I’ve been taking for years.

One of the best curcumin products we've tried.

My Mom is getting getting forgetful. The doctor said it's not severe enough to be Alzheimer's. I was researching Alzheimer's supplements, and this is one is made from a special formulation of the spice turmeric which is able to cross the blood brain barrier and clear out the plaques in the brain. It is in the GRAS (generally regarded as safe) category and is about as safe as most foods. After about a month, there have been no side effects, and I notice a slight improvement in her memory. She remembers to take her pills without my Dad reminding her, she doesn't have that blank stare in her eyes that she sometimes used to have, and seems to remember events a little better. She remembered she went to church service this morning instead of last night, but she didn't remember herself playing the guitar this morning. It didn't cure her memory, but it seems to help.Herbs and drugs effect everyone differently, so I would recommend you give it a try to see if it helps.From what I researched, the best solution for memory problems is to get adequate supply of blood to the brain which is accomplished by not being overweight, controlling blood pressure, ldl cholesterol levels, blood sugar, diabetes, daily walks for exercise, lots of green vegetables ect. It is too difficult to do with someone who shows no interest in major lifestyle changes, but being healthy is the best solution for those willing to put in the time and effort.Best of Health,Magical Dragon

Curcumin is one of my staples, and Longvida, a form optimized for brain health is my favorite. I've taken to including Longivda along with several other neutriciticals and vitamins as part of my daily health routine. I'm sufficiently convinced that it contributes to a boost in mood and mental acuity.There are some very good curcumin supplements out there, and I do occasionally swap things up. (Certain others seem more optimal for joints and inflammation, for example.) Obviously, I'm banking on the long-term payoff too.NOW is a sound brand that I've had good experiences with. I've chosen their product because it's the best value out there. I've read that 400 mgs. is the minimum effective dose. Here, you get 50 days in comparison with 30 for roughly the same price elsewhere.It's worth checking out the various forms of curcumin. Curcumin on its own isn't terribly bioavailable (i.e. it's not well absorbed). Definitely look for something with bioperine (which enhances absorption). I've had good results also with BCM-95, another trademarked extract.

As a man in my early 70s, I struggle to get good quality sleep, and with a family history of Altzheimers, I want to do what I can to help keep my mind functioning well. Since good sleep and a well functioning mind seem to be dependent on each other, I'm concerned about what supplements I should be taking to help keep my mind healthy. This is a Longvida curcumin product that is reported to cross the blood brain barrier more efficiently. Since degeneration of the brain is normally a slow process, I can't really tell if this is helping from day to day. I take this product in addition to another curcumin product containing Theracurmin. My choice in this product was based part on research and understanding of the Longvida formulation, NOW Supplement's good reputation, and the reviews here at Amazon. Check my other reviews and may God help you in your quest for good sleep.... and good health.