HydroCurc®, the turmeric supplement with the world's most bioavailable curcumin

Curcumin is one of the oldest and most studied plant compounds. Yet most people don’t know that standard extracts are poorly absorbed. HydroCurc® uses LipiSperse® technology so more active curcumin reaches your bloodstream. Smaller dose, up to 3x greater absorption.

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90% active curcumin

Up to 3x better absorption with LipiSperse®

500mg, dose-matched to six clinical trials

What is HydroCurc® curcumin?

Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric root, recorded in global wellness practices for thousands of years. But — it doesn’t disperse in water, so on its own your body absorbs very little of it.

HydroCurc® is a patented curcumin extract by Pharmako Biotechnologies. It uses LipiSperse®, a cold-water dispersion technology that stops curcumin particles clumping together — so up to 3× more reaches your bloodstream than standard extract. It’s also 90% active curcumin, vs standard extracts which can be as low as 20%. So instead of separate turmeric tablets or capsules, you get 500mg of HydroCurc® in one daily serving.

We chose it for Daily Vitals because a supplement is only as valuable as what your body can use. Research shows HydroCurc® is the world's most bioavailable curcumin, backed by six published trials at Daily Vitals' 500mg dose — covering absorption, inflammatory markers, BDNF (a key brain-longevity protein), joint comfort and recovery.

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Higher absorption peak

Peak curcuminoid levels in the blood were up to 3x higher than a standard turmeric extract.

Briskey D et al., 2019, European Journal of Nutrition

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Active curcumin

Compared with 2-5% curcumin in standard turmeric powder, and as low as 20% in standard curcumin supplements.

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Per daily serving

The same amount used in all six dose-matched HydroCurc® trials.

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Clinical studies

Published human trials using the same 500mg dose.

Illustration comparing standard turmeric powder clumping on water with HydroCurc® dispersing evenly

The absorption problem

Why most turmeric supplements are poorly absorbed

Curcumin is fat-soluble and repels water. In the watery environment of your gut, it clumps together — so much of it passes straight through without being absorbed.

Turmeric root itself (the kind you buy as a powder in the supermarket) is only around 2–5% curcumin, so you’d need a lot of it to get a meaningful amount.

Many supplements add black pepper extract (piperine) to slow how your body breaks curcumin down. HydroCurc® takes a different approach — helping curcumin disperse in water so more is absorbed without piperine, which can interfere with medications.

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Golden droplet surrounded by a thin outer layer, illustrating how LipiSperse® coats each HydroCurc® curcumin particle

Step 1

Coated

Each curcumin particle is wrapped in a thin LipiSperse® layer — a natural fatty coating. One side holds onto the curcumin, the other is drawn to water.

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Yellow ink spreading evenly through clear water, illustrating curcumin dispersing in the gut

Step 2

Dispersed

Instead of clumping together in your gut, the coated particles stay separate and spread evenly — giving more surface area for absorption.

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Absorbed

With more curcumin in contact with the gut wall, more of it can pass into your bloodstream. That’s why HydroCurc® reaches up to 3× higher levels in the blood than standard curcumin extract.

	HydroCurc®	Standard
Disperses in water rather than clumping
Up to 3× better absorption, without black pepper extract
90% active curcumin
500mg dose-matched to 6 clinical studies
Patented, branded, quality assured

*Compared with standard turmeric extracts that do not use a dispersion technology. Individual products vary.

Six published human trials at 500mg

The research behind this curcumin supplement

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Absorption

2019, European Journal of Nutrition
A human study comparing blood levels of curcuminoids after taking HydroCurc® and a standard turmeric extract.

2020, Antioxidants
A six week, randomised, placebo controlled trial in 155 healthy adults taking 500mg daily alongside an iron supplement.

Further trials

2020, Journal of Dietary Supplements
A randomised, placebo controlled trial in 28 resistance-trained men after an intense leg workout.

2022, Nutrients
Further results from the same six week trial in 155 healthy adults taking 500mg daily alongside iron, looking at a range of blood markers.

These summaries describe the research only. Daily Vitals is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

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500mg HydroCurc® in every serving — alongside Levagen®+ PEA, and a rich blend of botanicals and micronutrients.

HydroCurc® and turmeric supplement questions

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Everything you need to know about HydroCurc® and turmeric supplements

Curcumin vs turmeric, what's the difference?

Turmeric is the root. Curcumin is its main active compound, making up only around 2 to 5% of turmeric powder. HydroCurc® is a concentrated curcumin extract with 90% curcuminoids, combined with LipiSperse® to help it disperse in water.

How is this different from other turmeric tablets?

Most turmeric tablets and capsules contain turmeric powder or a standard extract, which only has around 20% active curcumin and is poorly absorbed as it clumps in the gut. HydroCurc® is designed to disperse, and clinical studies show it is up to 3x better absorbed into the blood.

What makes a good turmeric supplement?

Look for three things. A high share of active curcumin, a way to help it absorb, and a dose that matches published research. HydroCurc® is 90% active curcumin, uses LipiSperse® rather than black pepper, and is dosed at 500mg like the human trials.

Is HydroCurc® a good turmeric alternative?

Yes. If you take turmeric tablets or capsules, HydroCurc® gives you a clinically-studied, concentrated, and water-dispersible curcumin in one serving of Daily Vitals, with no black pepper extract needed.

Do turmeric supplements need black pepper?

Many turmeric tablets and capsules add black pepper extract (piperine), which helps absorption by slowing the liver enzymes that break curcumin down. That can also affect how some medicines are processed. HydroCurc® does not need it, as LipiSperse® helps curcumin disperse and absorb in the gut instead.

How can I improve turmeric absorption?

Curcumin is naturally poorly absorbed on its own. Taking it with a meal containing some fat can help, and many supplements add black pepper (piperine). However, HydroCurc® uses LipiSperse® instead, so it disperses in water to offer 90% active curcumin and up to 3x better absorption.

Can I just eat more turmeric instead?

Turmeric is a great addition to your cooking. However turmeric powder contains only around 2-5% active curcumin, and is poorly absorbed on its own, so the amount reaching your bloodstream is extremely small.

Is HydroCurc® a vegan turmeric supplement?

Yes. Daily Vitals is vegan-certified.

When is the best time to take a turmeric supplement?

You can take Daily Vitals at any time of day. Most people find it easiest to remember with breakfast.

Can I take it with medication?

If you take blood thinners such as warfarin, or any prescription medicine, speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking a curcumin supplement. The same applies if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are there any turmeric supplement side effects?

This 500mg dose of HydroCurc® was well tolerated in the published trials. Mild digestive discomfort is occasionally reported with curcumin. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

What else is in Daily Vitals?

HydroCurc® sits alongside nine other ingredients, including 375mg of Levagen®+ PEA, which uses the same LipiSperse® technology. See the full list of Daily Vitals ingredients and doses.

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