AOR Curcumin Active 133.3mg - Longvida Enhanced Absorption | 60 Caps
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 1-2 capsules (133.3-266.6 mg) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80034700 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- HELPS RELIEVE JOINT PAIN & INFLAMMATION: Formulated to help relieve joint pain and inflammation, using a clinically studied, highly bioavailable form of curcumin.
- LONGVIDA OPTIMIZED CURCUMIN: 133.3 mg of Longvida solid lipid curcumin per capsule, from Curcuma longa root - engineered for enhanced absorption compared to standard turmeric/curcumin extracts.
- ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION: A source of antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
- SIMPLE ONCE- OR TWICE-DAILY DOSING: Just 1 to 2 vegan capsules a day - a 60-capsule bottle provides up to a 60-day supply.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO & GLUTEN-FREE: A vegan formula free of gluten and genetically modified ingredients; contains corn- and soy-derived non-medicinal ingredients.
- PREMIUM CANADIAN QUALITY: Made in Canada by AOR (Advanced Orthomolecular Research), a science-based supplement maker since 1991.
- HEALTH CANADA LICENSED: A Natural Health Product licensed under NPN 80034700, reviewed by Health Canada for safety, quality and authorized claims.
Product Description
Curcumin Active - Longvida Optimized Curcumin
AOR Curcumin Active delivers 133.3 mg of Longvida Optimized Curcumin per capsule - a solid lipid curcumin particle technology derived from Curcuma longa root and engineered for enhanced absorption compared to standard turmeric/curcumin extracts. Helps relieve joint pain and inflammation, and provides antioxidants that help protect cells against free radicals. Licensed Natural Health Product. NPN 80034700. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80034700.
AOR Curcumin Active offre 133,3 mg de curcumine optimisée Longvida par capsule - une technologie de particules de curcumine lipidique solide dérivée du rhizome de Curcuma longa, conçue pour une absorption améliorée par rapport aux extraits de curcuma/curcumine standards. Aide à soulager la douleur et l'inflammation des articulations, et fournit des antioxydants qui aident à protéger les cellules contre les radicaux libres. Produit de santé naturel homologué. NPN 80034700.
Longvida Optimized Curcumin
133.3 mg per capsule - vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free - enhanced absorption technology
Enhanced Absorption Technology
Longvida's solid lipid curcumin particle formulation is designed to absorb better than standard curcumin/turmeric extracts, so more curcumin is available to the body.
Simple Capsule Dosing
1 to 2 vegan capsules daily deliver 133.3-266.6 mg of Longvida Optimized Curcumin - no powders or measuring required.
What Longvida Curcumin Supports
Longvida Optimized Curcumin is studied for a range of benefits, from joint comfort to antioxidant protection and a healthy inflammatory response.
Joint Comfort
Helps maintain healthy joint mobility and helps relieve joint pain and inflammation.
Antioxidant Support
A source of antioxidants that help protect cells from the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Healthy Inflammatory Response
Supports balanced immune and cellular activity as part of the body's normal inflammatory response.
Enhanced Absorption
Longvida's solid lipid particle technology is designed for better bioavailability than standard curcumin.
Overall Well-Being
Promotes daily comfort and vitality as part of a healthy routine.
AOR Curcumin Active: Supplement Facts
Each Capsule Contains:
- Longvida Optimized Curcumin (from Curcuma longa root, 25-30:1 DHE)133.3 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Ascorbyl palmitate, soy lecithin (non-GMO), maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose. Contains corn- and soy-derived ingredients.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Source of antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Helps relieve joint pain and inflammation. Contains Longvida Optimized Curcumin, a solid lipid curcumin particle formulation designed for enhanced absorption.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 to 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules; swallow whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Recommended Duration of Use: Not established; consult a health care practitioner for extended use.
Cautions and Warnings: Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a liver or biliary disorder, or if you are taking medications including blood thinners. Stop use and ask a health care practitioner if you experience new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting or stomach pain. Ask a health care practitioner if joint pain symptoms persist or worsen. Take a few hours before or after other medications. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules; swallow whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Chaque capsule contient :
- Curcumine optimisée Longvida (à partir de rhizome de Curcuma longa, 25-30:1 DHE)133.3 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Palmitate d'ascorbyle, lécithine de soya (non OGM), maltodextrine, cellulose microcristalline, dioxyde de silicium, acide stéarique, fumarate stéarylique de sodium. Capsule : hypromellose. Contient des ingrédients dérivés du maïs et du soya.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Source d'antioxydants qui aident à protéger les cellules contre les dommages oxydatifs causés par les radicaux libres. Aide à soulager la douleur et l'inflammation des articulations. Contient la curcumine optimisée Longvida, une formulation de particules de curcumine lipidique solide conçue pour une absorption améliorée.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 18 ans et plus) : prendre 1 à 2 capsules par jour, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Prendre à quelques heures d'intervalle des autres médicaments. Ne pas écraser, mélanger ou broyer les capsules; avaler la capsule entière. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne recommandée sauf indication contraire d'un praticien de soins de santé. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : non établie; consulter un praticien de soins de santé pour un usage prolongé.
Mises en garde et précautions : Consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'utilisation si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez, si vous avez un trouble hépatique ou biliaire, ou si vous prenez des médicaments, y compris des anticoagulants. Cessez l'utilisation et consultez un praticien de soins de santé si vous présentez de nouveaux symptômes, notamment un jaunissement des yeux ou de la peau, une urine foncée, des nausées, des vomissements ou des douleurs à l'estomac. Consultez un praticien de soins de santé si les symptômes articulaires persistent ou s'aggravent. Prendre à quelques heures d'intervalle des autres médicaments. Ne pas écraser, mélanger ou broyer les capsules; avaler la capsule entière. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne recommandée sauf indication contraire d'un praticien de soins de santé. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec.
NPN 80034700
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Curcumin Active
Longvida Optimized Curcumin - engineered for enhanced absorption, from a premium Canadian brand.
Enhanced absorption technology
Longvida solid lipid curcumin particle technology is designed to absorb better than standard turmeric/curcumin extracts.
Joint comfort & antioxidant support
Helps relieve joint pain and inflammation, and provides antioxidants that help protect cells against free radicals.
Vegan, single-ingredient formula
133.3 mg of Longvida Optimized Curcumin per capsule - vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free.
Premium Canadian brand
AOR - Advanced Orthomolecular Research, since 1991. Health Canada NPN 80034700.
How to use it
1-2 capsules daily
Adults take 1 to 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Away from other medications
Take a few hours before or after other medications; swallow the capsule whole - do not crush, blend or mix.
Consistent daily use
A 60-capsule bottle provides up to a 60-day supply at the 1-capsule dose.
What the research says about Longvida Optimized Curcumin
Educational summaries of published research on curcumin and Longvida Optimized Curcumin; not product-specific claims. AOR Curcumin Active's claim is the traditional/authorized use under NPN 80034700.
Measurable changes from a low daily dose
In healthy middle-aged adults, four weeks of a low dose (80 mg/day) of lipidated curcumin produced significant changes across a range of blood and saliva markers, including lower plasma triglycerides, higher plasma catalase activity and increased salivary antioxidant capacity.
Human RCTRanked among the most bioavailable curcumin forms
A review of 11 curcumin formulations with published human pharmacokinetic data found that solid lipid curcumin particle technology (Longvida) reached roughly 100-fold higher bioavailability than unformulated curcumin.
ReviewAn independent look at what's actually circulating
A crossover pharmacokinetic study comparing three enhanced curcumin formulations, including Longvida, measured both free (unconjugated) and conjugated curcumin in plasma, underscoring that bioavailability comparisons should specify which chemical form of curcumin is being measured.
Human studyLess knee pain, better mobility in an 8-week trial
In a randomised, placebo-controlled trial in adults with knee osteoarthritis, a standardised curcumin extract significantly reduced knee pain scores and improved timed-up-and-go and 6-minute walk performance compared with placebo.
Human RCTMeta-analysis: less pain, better function
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 randomised trials in 1,810 adults with knee osteoarthritis found turmeric extracts significantly reduced pain and improved physical function compared with placebo, with effects similar to standard anti-inflammatory medication.
Meta-analysisLower inflammatory markers in knee osteoarthritis
Pooling 21 randomised trials in 1,705 patients with knee osteoarthritis, curcumin supplementation was associated with significantly lower serum C-reactive protein and TNF-alpha levels compared with control.
Meta-analysisImproved blood vessel function via less oxidative stress
Twelve weeks of Longvida curcumin (2,000 mg/day) improved resistance and conduit artery endothelial function in healthy middle-aged and older adults by increasing vascular nitric oxide bioavailability and reducing oxidative stress.
Human RCTDialing down inflammatory signaling at the source
A solid lipid curcumin particle formulation (Longvida) reduced nitric oxide, prostaglandin-E2 and IL-6 output from stimulated immune cells by inhibiting activation of NF-kB, a master switch for inflammatory signaling.
MechanismHigher antioxidant capacity, lower blood pressure
A meta-analysis of 14 randomised trials in postmenopausal women found curcumin supplementation increased total antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase levels while reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Meta-analysisBetter working memory in a 12-week trial
In healthy older adults, 12 weeks of Longvida curcumin (80 mg/day) improved working memory performance and lowered fatigue scores compared with placebo, consistent with an earlier 4-week trial from the same research group.
Human RCTBrain-imaging signal changes with a bioavailable form
In an 18-month trial using PET brain imaging, a bioavailable curcumin formulation (Theracurmin) improved memory and attention in non-demented adults, alongside reduced amyloid/tau-related signal in brain regions tied to mood and memory.
Human RCTA review of curcumin's cognitive benefits
Reviewing randomised trials of curcumin supplementation, including Longvida, Theracurmin and CurQfen formulations, researchers reported improvements in working memory, attention, mood and cerebral blood flow, particularly in older adults.
ReviewNo genotoxic signal in standard safety testing
Bacterial reverse-mutation and mammalian micronucleus testing of Longvida solid lipid curcumin particles found no evidence of genotoxicity, supporting its safety assessment as a food ingredient.
Safety studyA reminder that natural doesn't mean risk-free
A published case report described reversible liver injury and markedly elevated ferritin in a patient after long-term use of a turmeric supplement combined with black pepper (piperine), a reminder to discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if unusual symptoms occur.
Case reportFewer adverse events than standard medication
Across 16 randomised trials in knee osteoarthritis, turmeric extract was associated with 12% fewer adverse events than NSAID pain relievers and a similar rate to placebo, supporting its tolerability profile in short-term use.
Meta-analysisNot all bioavailable curcumins are equal
Comparing 11 published curcumin formulations, researchers found bioavailability enhancements ranging widely - NovaSol, CurcuWin and Longvida's solid lipid particle technology all exceeded 100-fold improvement over unformulated curcumin, via different solubility and stability mechanisms.
ReviewEngineering better cellular uptake
A novel polymer-surfactant formulation significantly increased curcumin's solubility and Caco-2 cell permeation compared with other tested curcumin preparations, illustrating how formulation science - not the raw compound - determines how much curcumin actually gets absorbed.
ResearchSolid dispersion technology more than doubled absorption
An excipient-free co-amorphous curcumin-piperine solid dispersion more than doubled the area-under-curve blood exposure of curcumin compared with standard crystalline curcumin, by improving dissolution and inhibiting first-pass metabolism.
ResearchWhy curcumin struggles to cross into the body
Laboratory intestinal-permeability studies identified several physiological barriers limiting curcumin absorption, including efflux transporters, mucus binding and rapid first-pass metabolism in the gut wall.
MechanismMeasuring curcumin correctly matters
A comparative analysis showed that many published curcumin pharmacokinetic studies use lab methods (enzymatic hydrolysis) that cannot distinguish free, biologically active curcumin from its inactive conjugates - a key methodological caution for interpreting bioavailability claims.
ResearchEven dietary turmeric reaches the bloodstream
Using a highly sensitive detection method, researchers found measurable curcuminoids in the plasma of volunteers after eating standard turmeric-containing food, with curcumin and its metabolites persisting for at least 8 hours.
Human studyLow daily dose outperformed a higher comparator dose
A 6-week trial found a low daily dose (400 mg) of a curcumin-galactomannoside complex produced greater improvements in osteoarthritis pain and walking performance than a higher-dose glucosamine-chondroitin comparator.
Human RCTEven a modest 80 mg/day dose showed measurable effects
A 4-week controlled trial testing a low dose (80 mg/day) of lipidated curcumin - well below the multi-gram doses used in many earlier curcumin trials - still produced statistically significant changes across multiple health-related blood and saliva markers.
Human RCTA 400 mg/day dose studied around exercise recovery
Longvida curcumin at 400 mg/day, taken for two days before through four days after strenuous eccentric exercise, produced significantly smaller post-exercise rises in creatine kinase, TNF-alpha and IL-8 than placebo.
Human RCTFrequently asked questions
How do I take AOR Curcumin Active?
Adults take 1 to 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications; swallow the capsule whole - do not crush, blend or mix it.
What is Longvida Optimized Curcumin?
Longvida is a solid lipid curcumin particle technology derived from Curcuma longa root, engineered for enhanced absorption compared to standard turmeric/curcumin extracts. Each capsule provides 133.3 mg.
What does AOR Curcumin Active help with?
It helps relieve joint pain and inflammation, and provides antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free. It contains corn- and soy-derived non-medicinal ingredients, so check the label if you have a soy or corn sensitivity.
How long does one bottle last?
60 capsules provide up to a 60-day supply at the 1-capsule daily dose, or up to 30 days at 2 capsules daily.
Who should not use it?
Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a liver or biliary disorder, or are taking medications including blood thinners.
Is it made in Canada?
Yes - manufactured in Canada by AOR (Advanced Orthomolecular Research) under Health Canada NPN 80034700.
Where do I buy it?
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80034700. Longvida Optimized Curcumin is studied for joint comfort and antioxidant support. The research summaries below concern curcumin and Longvida Optimized Curcumin generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product beyond its authorized label claims. Read and follow the label. Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a liver or biliary disorder, or are taking medications including blood thinners. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a liver or biliary disorder, or if you are taking medications including blood thinners. Stop use and ask a health care practitioner if you experience new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting or stomach pain. Ask a health care practitioner if joint pain symptoms persist or worsen. Take a few hours before or after other medications. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules; swallow whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Source of antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Helps relieve joint pain and inflammation. Contains Longvida Optimized Curcumin, a solid lipid curcumin particle formulation designed for enhanced absorption.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule): Longvida Optimized Curcumin (from Curcuma longa root, 25-30:1 DHE) 133.3 mg. Daily Value not established. Non-medicinal ingredients: ascorbyl palmitate, soy lecithin (non-GMO), maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose. Contains corn- and soy-derived ingredients. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 to 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules; swallow whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Recommended Duration of Use: Not established; consult a health care practitioner for extended use.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.