Blackmores Brain Active
Blackmores Brain Active is recommended.
Blackmores Brain Active is a discontinued Blackmores supplement with one active ingredient: Longvida® turmeric extract, 400mg per capsule (80mg curcumin), one capsule daily (Blackmores Singapore product page, archived 2019-07-17 to 2022-05-23). It no longer appears in Blackmores Singapore's brain-health range or on Guardian Singapore's brain-supplement shelf (both checked 2026-09-28), and Blackmores has also delisted it in Australia. This review is kept for reference; it is not a current recommendation for SEA buyers. Correction (2026-10-09): an earlier version of this review listed a Bacopa, Ginkgo, DHA and phosphatidylserine formula that the product never had.
What it does
Blackmores is an Australian health company founded in 1932. Brain Active contained one active ingredient: Longvida® turmeric extract (Curcuma longa dry concentrate), 400mg per capsule, equivalent to 5.4g dry rhizome and 80mg curcumin. Blackmores Singapore sold it in packs of 30 capsules at an RSP of S$51 (product page archived 2022-05-23). The product has been discontinued: Blackmores Singapore's brain-health category and Guardian Singapore's brain shelf no longer carry it (checked 2026-09-28).
How it works
Curcumin is the main active compound in turmeric. Longvida is a solid lipid curcumin formulation that Blackmores Singapore described as an enhanced bioavailable form of curcumin. Two placebo-controlled trials by the same research group tested 400mg Longvida daily (80mg curcumin) in healthy older adults: Cox et al. 2015 (J Psychopharmacol; 60 adults aged 60-85) found better sustained attention and working memory one hour after a dose, and better working memory and less fatigue after 4 weeks; Cox et al. 2020 (Nutrients; 80 adults aged 50-80) found better working memory at 12 weeks and lower fatigue scores at 4 and 12 weeks. The 2020 trial was funded by Verdure Sciences, which makes Longvida.
What to expect
Based on the two Longvida trials: possible effects on working memory and fatigue over 4 to 12 weeks of daily use, plus attention and working-memory effects one hour after a dose in the 2015 trial. Both trials studied healthy adults aged 50 to 85; neither tested younger adults. In the 2020 trial, blood glucose was higher in the curcumin group than with placebo. The product is discontinued, so this describes what the formula offered, not a product you can buy.
Hero ingredients
- Curcumin (Longvida®)
Who it's for
- One fully disclosed active ingredient, at the 400mg Longvida dose used in two placebo-controlled trials
- One capsule a day
- Caffeine-free
Who should skip
- Discontinued: no longer sold by Blackmores in Singapore or Australia
- Evidence is two small trials from one research group, in healthy adults aged 50-85; the 2020 trial was funded by Longvida's maker
- In the 2020 trial, blood glucose was higher with curcumin than with placebo
Dosing audit
| Ingredient | Label | Clinical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curcumin (Longvida® turmeric extract) | 400mg (80mg curcumin) | 400mg/day (Longvida) | ✓ Pass |
Ingredient quality
Number and quality of evidence-graded ingredients. Trademarked extracts and standardized actives raise this score.
Dosing vs. clinical evidence
The share of ingredients with a reference dose on our ingredient pages whose label-stated daily amount meets that page's minimum. Amounts the label hides (blend shares) or states on a different basis count as not met; ingredients with no reference page are listed but not scored.
Formula transparency
Full disclosure of every ingredient at its exact dose. Proprietary blends are scored as opaque.
Value for money
Cost per month relative to per-serving clinical doses delivered. Cheaper products with underdoses score lower.
Not scored. Value is not scored: the product is discontinued, so there is no current price to measure value against. The overall score is the weighted average of the four scored pillars.
Brand trust
Brand reputation, third-party testing, refund track record, and Trustpilot signal across multiple years.
How the score is computed
Each pillar is weighted by editorial importance. Weights are constant across every brand we audit — they're not adjusted to favour any particular product.
- Ingredient quality25%
- Dosing vs. clinical evidence30%
- Formula transparency20%
- Value for money15%
- Brand trust10%
No Trustpilot profile
Blackmores (Sydney, AU) doesn't have an active Trustpilot listing — this is common for Amazon-only sellers, marketplace brands, and regional pharmacy chains.
The Trust pillar in our editorial score still applies and reflects brand reputation, third-party testing, and refund track record.
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Health disclaimer
Health supplements in Singapore are regulated by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA); in Malaysia by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA); in Indonesia by the Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM); in the Philippines by FDA Philippines; in Thailand by FDA Thailand. Halal certification is required by law for supplements marketed to Indonesian consumers from 18 October 2026, regulated by the Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH); in Malaysia, products described as halal must be certified, with the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) as the certifying body. We surface certification status per product where verifiable. This page is editorial, not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.