Smarter Nutrition Curcumin Softgels - Vegan High Absorption 400 mg Curcumin Supplement Standardized to 95% Tetrahydrocurcuminoids + Black Seed Oil & Ginger for Joint & Immune Health - 360 Ct

Hello, all! About two years ago, I purchased this Smarter Nutrition Curcumin for the first time, and I believe it is 100% responsible for saving my ability to move normally and for saving my quality of life. The ONLY downside is the cost. I can’t really afford it (sometimes making ends meet to feed my family is a challenge), but I also cannot afford to be 51 with a blended family of 7 kids and 3 grandz and not be able to function, either! I did not and currently also do not have health insurance or access to affordable medical care, so I was researching alternative means to treat my sudden, unexplained, persistent immobility symptoms (primarily hip issues that left me with no strength to stand after sitting or squatting, unable to do anything other than crawl up stairs on my hands and knees, inability to drive unless I used my hand to lift my right leg by my pants, and even great difficulty walking; even sleeping on either side was uncomfortable at best, painful at worst). My symptoms had started suddenly in the winter of 2017, and were immediately severe basically overnight. It was as if I had sustained an injury, but I hadn’t. For months I tried many different combinations of OTC pain relievers, analgesics, and anti-inflammatory meds. I tried rubs, Epsom salt soaks, hot and cold compress therapy. Everything. NOTHING helped. I was only 49 when this blindsided me, and left me virtually unable to function. After coming across information about the virtues of curcumin, I thought it sounded like the perfect thing for me to try. After further investigation, I decided on this brand specifically. Now, admittedly, my symptoms were pretty severe and because of that, I did decide to ignore the dosage instructions and increase the suggested dose significantly starting out, with a plan to taper back down once I experienced any improvement (if any). I’m sure the company would advocate checking with a physician before taking the higher dose that I did, but I didn’t have that option and I was pretty desperate. For the record, though, I had ZERO negative side effects from this curcumin at any dosage level. But, this was my own personal experience. If you have access to a medical professional, please do go ahead and consult them first! I began seeing a little improvement within 4 weeks, and marked improvement within 8-10 weeks. By 3 or 4 months in, I slowly backed my dose down to that on the label, and continue that as my daily “maintenance” dose. Now, +/-2 years later I am back to my old normal self. If/when I ever feel any hint of an issue coming on (ANY sign of stiffness or weakness in my hips), I up my dose again for a week or two, at most, and that nips it right in the bud. I have told SO many friends and family about Smarter Nutrition Curcumin. It really worked miracles for me!

I've been taking this supplement for years and it has helped me to feel better, specially my knees. The $30 increase in price has taken it out of my ability to pay for it. I certainly don't get a 17% raise for cost of living. Sadly it is time to switch to a different brand.

I've been taking Curcumin for about 5 or 6 months now. My experience has been very positive. I have rheumatoid arthritis and have been a believer in taking turmeric to reduce inflammation (which reduces pain levels) but in the past the results haven't been significant enough especially during higher pain levels. With Smarter Nutrition Curcumin, the results were more significant. It was effective enough for me to reduce my pain meds. My mom also has rheumatoid arthritis and experiences significant pain daily. I shared a bottle of my Curcumin with her and I know it was effective because she was stressing for me to get her another bottle when she ran out. To further it's benefits, I had knee replacement surgery this year and had to undergo a physical to clear my health. I was nervous because a couple years ago I was told I had a rapid heart rate and was possibly heading down a path of heart problems. Surely they wouldn't clear me for surgery if I still had this problem. To my surprise my heart rate was normal, my blood sugar was normal (I was always a borderline diabetic), and my blood pressure was normal. I can't attribute it to anything else other than the Curcumin. So I've purchased a few bottles for my older brother who has a physical scheduled for November. He needs to improve his health or else it can jeopardize his job. He's a driver. He's been on it for over a month and he will have taken it for 3 months by the time he has his physical. I can't wait to hear his results. I'm very hopeful.

I love this stuff! all my aches and pains seem to have gone away. but the true Testament that these little pills work is my husband's experience he has arthritis in his hip from jumping into his lifted truck for many many years ever since he started taking these pills he does not shift around he can sit comfortably in one spot without having to move and shift and try to get comfortable. At one point we ran out and I forgot to reorder for a couple weeks and he is the one who said hey you need to order these pills I'm feeling my hip again so yeah these little pills do work! Also both my mother and my father take them and they remind me every time they are running low they do not let them run out my dad needs knee replacement surgery he's bone on bone and because of these little pills he has been able to hold off on the surgery until all this covid stuff comes down.

I have used this product now for over a year and recommend it to all my friends and relatives suffering from problems such as arthritis and inflammation. As my knees slowly deteriorate, only two capsules per day, 1 in the morning and one before bed, keep me pain free and relieve stiffness in other parts of my body as well. It is completely safe, natural and good for the body. My ND physician fully endorses it. Plus, I love the aftertaste I sometimes have from the Turmeric root. Teas with turmeric and other supplements I've tried have not worked because they do not process the root in a way the body can absorb it fully. I am very grateful for products that work with the body for healing rather than merely relieving symptoms. I should note, not all my friends have had the excellent results I have. I'm sure this is not a panacea for all pain symptoms and an accurate diagnosis is important. However, many of us have had proven immediate results and therefore, the investment into one bottle at least to try it is worth the time and money.