Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin 30 Licaps
Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin 30 Licaps
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Description
Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin is a food supplement supplied as 30 Licaps (liquid capsules), each providing 800 mg of Full Spectrum Curcumin, a liquid preparation from turmeric root extract (Curcuma longa) supplying 48 mg of total curcuminoids, including 40 mg of curcumin. Its curcumin is formulated as a water-soluble micelle, rather than the standard fat-soluble form, which Solgar states is designed to support absorption.
Key Features
- Water-soluble micelle formulation: Unlike standard fat-soluble turmeric extracts, this product's curcumin is formulated as biomimetic micelles, small enough to support delivery to the intestinal wall, which Solgar states is designed to support absorption.
- Standardised curcuminoid content: Each Licap provides 800 mg of Full Spectrum Curcumin, standardised to 48 mg total curcuminoids including 40 mg curcumin, so the active content is consistent capsule to capsule.
- Flexible dosing: Can be taken as one or two capsules a day, depending on need, as directed.
- Simple ingredient list: Contains just turmeric root extract and a vegetable-based capsule shell, and is suitable for vegans.
Is Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin suitable for vegans?
Yes. It's formulated as a vegan product and uses a vegetable-based (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) capsule shell rather than gelatine.
Why does this product state a standardised curcumin amount rather than just turmeric extract weight?
Curcumin's natural concentration in turmeric root varies, averaging around 2-8%. Solgar standardises its extract so that each Licap provides a consistent, stated amount of total curcuminoids (48 mg) and curcumin (40 mg), rather than an amount that depends on the turmeric used.
Who should check with a doctor before taking this supplement?
Turmeric and curcumin should be avoided by people with gallstones, bile duct obstruction, cholangitis or other biliary disease, as they can trigger biliary colic. Curcumin may also have a blood-thinning effect, so speak to a doctor first if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, have surgery planned, or have a hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer or endometriosis.
Can I take one capsule a day instead of two?
Yes. The directions for use state one to two capsules daily, preferably with a meal, so you can take one capsule if that suits you, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Each Licap provides 800 mg of Full Spectrum Curcumin, a liquid preparation from turmeric root extract (Curcuma longa), supplying 48 mg total curcuminoids, including 40 mg curcumin.
Other ingredients: Capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).
Additional information: Free from gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, and artificial flavours or colours. Suitable for vegans.
Usage and Instructions
Take one to two capsules daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the stated daily amount.
Warnings
The following precautions apply:
- Not suitable for people with gallstones, bile duct obstruction, cholangitis or other biliary disease; turmeric and curcumin can trigger biliary colic in these conditions.
- Rare cases of liver problems, including hepatitis, have been reported with turmeric and curcumin supplements; stop use and seek medical advice if you notice signs of liver problems.
- May have a blood-thinning (antiplatelet) effect; speak to a doctor before use if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, and stop taking it at least two weeks before planned surgery.
- Use with caution if you have a hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer or endometriosis.
Side Effects
Turmeric and curcumin supplements have been associated with gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea and reflux (heartburn).
