Curcumin Without Piperine: How NovaSOL® Works
You can choose a curcumin formula without added piperine. Licur Max and Licur 7000 use NovaSOL® liquid micelles instead. In the cited human study, NovaSOL® showed 185× higher bioavailability than native curcumin powder. This gives you a piperine-free option with a documented micellar bioavailability advantage.
Why is black pepper added to many turmeric supplements?
Piperine is a compound found in black pepper. It has been studied as a way to alter curcumin exposure after a dose. The published research identifies the tested formulation, dose and measurement method. Shoba et al. (1998) and Kroon et al. (2025) illustrate why the study details matter.
How NovaSOL® takes a different route
NovaSOL® is a water-dispersible micellar preparation. Micelles carry curcumin within the formulation; no added piperine is needed in Licur. This named raw material brings together micellar technology and published human bioavailability evidence.
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). Read the study explanation.
What is in the piperine-free Licur options?
Both provide 720 mg NovaSOL® micellar preparation per capsule and are labelled for one capsule daily. Licur Max has no added vitamin D and is vegan. Licur 7000 adds 7.8 µg (312 IU) vitamin D3 from lanolin and is vegetarian. Both use HPMC capsule shells.
The 720 mg is the complete micellar preparation, including its carrier, polysorbate 80 (E433). Read the full ingredient list if you are comparing excipients or avoiding a specific ingredient.
Check suitability with medicines
Curcumin supplements may interact with medicines, including in piperine-free formulas. Tell your pharmacist or clinician which product you are considering and show the complete label, especially if you take anticoagulants.
ANSES also advises against turmeric supplements for people with bile-duct disorders and highlights potential interactions with some medicines. Read the ANSES safety guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Licur Max or Licur 7000 contain added black-pepper extract?
No. Neither formula contains added piperine or black-pepper extract. Their formulation uses NovaSOL® micelles.
Why choose a piperine-free Licur formula?
Licur is a practical choice when you want NovaSOL® micellar technology in a once-daily capsule without added black-pepper extract. Choose between the vegan Licur Max formula and vegetarian Licur 7000 with vitamin D3.
Can I add pepper myself to increase absorption further?
Do not add a separate piperine supplement to try to reproduce or amplify a study result. Licur already has a defined formulation and serving instruction. Discuss additional supplements with a professional, particularly if you take medicines.
Which Licur should I choose?
Both offer 720 mg NovaSOL® micellar preparation per capsule. Choose according to added vitamin D3 and your dietary preference. Compare Licur Max and Licur 7000 or see the current range and labels.
Directions and precautions
Do not exceed the recommended serving. Do not use if allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredient. Not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Keep out of the reach of young children. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Source and formula check
Study figures checked against the published paper. Licur amounts and directions checked against the current labels on 8 September 2026.