Compare the form and the amount together. “1000 mg turmeric”, “500 mg extract” and “720 mg micellar preparation” describe different materials. Reading the ingredient name alongside the amount helps you compare each formula on clear terms. For micellar curcumin, the delivery technology is an important part of that choice.
Turmeric, curcuminoids and curcumin: read the full phrase
Turmeric is the plant material used as a spice. An extract concentrates selected components. Curcuminoids are a group of compounds, and curcumin is the main member. The full ingredient name tells you which material the stated amount describes.
For example, 500 mg of an extract standardised to 95% curcuminoids contains 475 mg curcuminoids by arithmetic. That percentage describes the composition of the extract. Bioavailability research adds information about how the formulation is absorbed.
The main formulation approaches
| Form | What the description tells you | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Turmeric powder | Whole powdered plant material | Plant part and declared composition |
| Standardised extract | A specified concentration of named compounds | What is standardised: curcuminoids or curcumin? |
| Extract with piperine | A formula with added black-pepper compound | Exact amounts, evidence and suitability with medicines |
| Liposomal formulation | A formulation using phospholipid vesicles | Evidence for that precise product or raw material |
| Micellar formulation | A formulation using dispersible micelles | Named technology, full preparation weight and study comparator |
Each formulation takes a different approach. A named technology with a traceable study gives you a useful way to understand the ingredient behind the label.
How bioavailability is measured
Human absorption studies follow blood concentrations after a dose. The area under the concentration–time curve, or AUC, combines those measurements over time. A study identifies the tested formulation, comparison material, dose and measurement method so that its result can be read in context.
The NovaSOL® formulation advantage
NovaSOL® is AQUANOVA’s water-dispersible micellar curcumin preparation. In a human crossover study with 23 healthy adults, NovaSOL® liquid micelles showed 185× higher bioavailability than native curcumin powder, measured as total-curcumin exposure over 24 hours (AUC).
That documented bioavailability advantage is a key reason for choosing the NovaSOL® technology used in Licur. Explore the study design and measurements in the NovaSOL® evidence guide.
How to compare two labels in practice
First identify the ingredient being measured. Next check the amount per recommended daily serving, because one capsule and a two-capsule serving are not the same comparison. Then read the full formulation, including capsule material and added nutrients.
In Licur Max and Licur 7000, 720 mg means the whole NovaSOL® micellar preparation per capsule. Both are labelled for one capsule daily. Licur 7000 also adds 7.8 µg (312 IU) vitamin D3; Licur Max does not. Compare the two Licur formulas to choose the vitamin D and dietary option that fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
How much curcumin should I take each day?
Follow the serving and precautions on your chosen product. Licur Max and Licur 7000 are each taken as one capsule daily. If you have a medical condition or take medicines, discuss suitability with a professional before starting.
How do turmeric in food and a micellar capsule fit into a routine?
Turmeric brings colour and flavour to meals. A Licur capsule provides a defined portion of NovaSOL® micellar preparation in a convenient daily format.
What makes the NovaSOL® study useful when choosing a formulation?
It provides a published human comparison with native curcumin powder. The 185× bioavailability finding is measured as total-curcumin 24-hour AUC and documents the advantage of the liquid-micelle formulation in that study.
What should I check if I take medicines?
Curcumin supplements may interact with medicines, including in micellar or piperine-free formulas. Show the complete label to a pharmacist or clinician before combining them.
The useful takeaway
Choose a clearly identified formulation, a practical daily serving and the nutrient profile that suits your routine. Licur brings NovaSOL® micellar technology into a one-capsule format, with a choice of vitamin D and pack size. Read the full label to confirm suitability.