Liposomal Curcumin from Kala Health is a plant-based dietary supplement in capsules with Lipo-Real® technology. The official product page states that each capsule contains 500 mg of liposomal curcumin complex, of which 150 mg is curcumin. The product is described as produced in the Netherlands, in vegetarian capsules, with phosphatidylcholine from sunflower and without added yeast, sugar, starch, gluten, lactose, soya, artificial flavourings, artificial colours, artificial fragrances and preservatives.

Health benefits
Curcumin is the main compound in turmeric and is the most studied of the curcuminoids. Kala Health particularly highlights the product's liposomal formulation and the use of dry, stable liposomes as key features. Vitamin or mineral claims are not relevant here, so the product's profile is based on content, formulation and ease of use as a modern curcumin supplement in capsules.

Technical details and specifications
Kala Health states the following composition per capsule: 500 mg liposomal curcumin complex, of which 150 mg curcumin. The ingredient list is stated as maltodextrin, phosphatidylcholine complex from sunflower, curcumin and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as a vegetable capsule. The product is available in packs of 60 or 180 capsules. Kala Health states the recommended use is 1 capsule daily with a meal, preferably a meal containing fat.

Label information
Legal name: dietary supplement with curcumin.
Recommended use: adults take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Contents per capsule: liposomal curcumin complex 500 mg, of which curcumin 150 mg.
Ingredients: maltodextrin, phosphatidylcholine complex from sunflower, curcumin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
Pack size: 180 capsules.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Reservation
Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of the reach of children. Pregnant women, breast-feeding women and people who use medicines or are under medical follow-up should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Kala Health also states that caution is necessary with gallstones, bile duct obstruction and when using blood-thinning drugs.

Disclaimer
This text is based on publicly available manufacturer information and scientific sources, and is designed as general product information. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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Scientific references

1. Kala Health. Liposomal Curcumin - official product page with composition, ingredients, recommended use and product information.

2. Anand P, Kunnumakkara AB, Newman RA, Aggarwal BB. Bioavailability of curcumin: problems and promises. Mol Pharm. 2007. PubMed lists curcumin as a polyphenol with low bioavailability due to poor absorption, rapid metabolism, and rapid elimination.

3. Menon VP, Sudheer AR. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin. Adv Exp With Biol. 2007. PubMed summarizes curcumin as a widely researched plant compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS. Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health. Foods. 2017. The review describes curcumin as the main compound in turmeric and summarizes human research and challenges related to bioavailability.

5. Prasad S, Gupta SC, Tyagi AK, Aggarwal BB. Recent Developments in Delivery, Bioavailability, Absorption and Metabolism of Curcumin: the Golden Pigment from Golden Spice. Cancer Res Treat. 2014. The review describes several technologies to improve absorption of curcumin, including liposomes, and shows that liposomal formulations can increase bioavailability compared to standard curcumin suspensions.

6. Gupta NK, Dixit VK. Bioavailability enhancement of curcumin by complexation with phosphatidyl choline. J Pharm Sci. 2011. Study shows improved absorption and pharmacokinetics when curcumin is complexed with phosphatidylcholine.

7. Marczylo TH, et al. Comparison of systemic availability of curcumin with that of curcumin formulated with phosphatidylcholine. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2007. PubMed summary that formulation with phosphatidylcholine affects systemic availability and metabolite profile.

8. Spanoudaki M, et al. Current Clinical Studies and Bioavailability Concerns. 2024. PubMed mentions that liposomal formulations are among the strategies used to improve curcumin's solubility and bioavailability