Question 1

Magnesium Stearate reduces absorption.  Disappointed to see such additives here.  Does anyone know of a good curcumin supplement without additives?

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Its not a matter of reduced absorbtion, but rather, delayed absorbtion. And in this case with curcumins, there is no harm with this. Most of our absorbtion is later on in the gut. So this isn't critical in regard to timing, as the small intestine is very long and this supplement will be absorbed before entering the Colon. As far as safety, the latest info from the FDA (2017), a person who is 150 lbs, has an upper limit of 170,000 mgs per day of magnesium stearate. This is a huge amount. Where the issue comes in, is mostly between 2 specific companies who are in competition. One says that magnesium sterate is not good, and the other says its fine. To me tho, adding magnesium ions to a fatty lipid and stearic acid is fine. This chemical is used for allowing better consistancy of the supplement, and to prevent sticking. Magnesium is natural enough, the lipids coming from either plants or animals is common everyday. Even coconut is 87% saturated fat and people act like its the best thing for our diet. As far as stearic acid, its safe as can be, no harm done. It's up to you which company you want to agree with, but the media is powerful and after researching this I'm satisfied in the process used, including magnesium stearate. Without additives in general to something like this, this would be just generic curcumin root that goes into our system and out within a couple of hours is all. And, the very low bioavailability would leave alot to be desired, besides. see less

Question 2

Is this product organic?  Has it been tested for solvents (that some curcumin has)?   Is there a way to directly contact the manufacturer directly?

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This is a product made with Longvida curcumin. It's non-GMO but I don't know that the turmeric is or isn't organic certified. Chlorinated solvents aren't used in making it (water and carbon dioxide are also solvents in many herbal manufacturing processes). Yes, the manufacturer can be contacted through the Longvida site of the same name. I have had really good results using it myself. I don't sell it but I certainly do buy it.

Question 3

what does crossing the blood brain barrier means in simple terms?//.  thank you

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It means that the product can enter the brain. The body has a natural barrier that does not permit that for most products.

Question 4

What color should the capsules be? The ones I received are very pale.

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The expected color is a light golden-orange to light yellowish-brown. Note that this is not pure curcumin; there is a carrier that is responsible for its enhanced absorption and specific properties/claims.

ASIN	B00K31PXSU
ASIN	B00K31PXSU
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Dairy Free, Egg Free, Non-GMO, Nut Free
Best Sellers Rank	#14,851 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #21 in Curcumin Herbal Supplements #1,342 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	NOW Foods
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,038)
Date First Available	January 18, 2017
Department	All Ages, Unisex
Diet Type	Halal, Kosher, Vegan
Dosage Form	Capsule
Flavor	Unflavoured
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739023957
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Product Expirable	Yes
Item Form	Capsule
Item Weight	0.13 Pounds
Item model number	2395
Manufacturer	NOW
Manufacturer	NOW
Manufacturer Part Number	2395
Material Features	Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Free
Model Number	2395
Number of Items	1
Package Quantity	1
Product Dimensions	1.95 x 1.95 x 4.3 inches; 2.08 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Brain Health
Special Ingredients	Curcumin
Total Servings Per Container	50
UPC	733739023957
Unit Count	50 Count

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

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