SMARTERNUTRITION Curcumin Softgels - Vegan High Absorption 400 mg Turmeric Supplement + Black Seed Oil & Ginger - 95% Tetrahydrocurcuminoids Non-GMO, USA Manufactured - 60 Ct[30 Servings]

I received this about 2 weeks ago I started taking the day I received. I have back pain in lower lumbar region with disc issues and bursitis in both hips. In my mid 60’s. I have had back pain for years. Let me tell you….this works! I immediately felt relief a few days later. I started taking just 1 pill a day. Ease into it kinda thought process. Now, one in the morning after eating and one at bedtime. I sleep far better now, and my pain level has gone from 7 to about a 3!!! With continuous use, and more walking, I hope to get to a lower number. This allows me to be far more active with way less pain and it’s only been a few weeks. I’m not paid for this or any review. Honestly, buy this and give it a few weeks. Only negative is the price. But, it does work and I do not need any prescription pain meds. So, I call that a WIN! Zero side affects from taking is also important to mention.

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!

For over 20 years I have suffered from knee pain. It came to a point last March that the pain and swelling in the knees was so bad that I could barely walk and went to Urgent Care. The doctor ordered an MRI of one of the knees and they told me I had osteoarthritis. When the pain started radiating down into the calf, I called my family doctor and he sent me back to the Urgent Care and they found a blood clot and put me on Coumadin and Lovenox blood thinners. I had a reaction to the Coumadin and they changed it to Pradaxa. I continued to have severe knee pain and I couldn't go up and down stairs at all. I went to the orthopedic surgeon after a month of suffering and he said that the only thing he could do was give me a Cortisone shot in the knees. He was hesitant to do it because of the blood thinners, but I was in so much pain I insisted. It gave me some temporary relief that lasted about a week, but then the pain and swelling came back. I was watching YouTube videos about health and one of my recommended videos was by a Korean Holistic Doctor. She recommended Turmeric. I use a lot of Turmeric in my food, but she recommended this Curcumin product. I decided to give it a try and ordered a bottle. I started taking two tablets four times a day. In a matter of three days the swelling started to go down and walking became tolerable again. I was able to walk my dog and go up and down the stairs. Because I was taking so much I ran out after two weeks. When I ran out the pain and swelling came back after a few days. I ordered a second bottle and it took five days to come. As soon as I started taking it again the pain and swelling reduced again and went away completely after about two weeks. I now take two tablets twice a day and I am a happy dude. I have used everything that came down the pike, creams, oils, poltices, pills, supplements, everything. Nothing has worked like this did. The only downside is that it must be very high in beta carotene because I got something called Angular Chelitis when I was taking high doses. Painful cracks in the corners of the mouth that are caused by too much Vitamin A. I used zinc oxide on those (baby diaper rash cream) with good relief. Now that I'm taking a lower dose, that is no longer a problem. I strongly recommend this product. You will start to see improvement in 3 to 4 days, but complete relief from your pain will take several weeks.

I am going to be very honest. I really like this product. I take "one" after breakfast. As soon as I take it, my mind is awake and clear, my mood is leveled too. I feel this product acts as a mood enhancer. I have read too that curcumin does help with mood. I have read one review that the pills gave this person heart palpitations. I have been taking the pills long enough to know, sometimes it really does make you feel a bit frantic, it depends on the day and your stress levels. And for that reason I do not take 2 pills a day as suggested. I do not take it everyday. (I gave this to my husband one day, and he was a bit more stressed than before taking it because he had a webinar that needed to go well. After that, I decided not to give it to him again). When I don't take it, it does feel harder to get through the morning. Like a detox, but I try to work through my days without it, trying not to rely on it. For my body, sometimes I take it and still feel the pain is there (mostly hips or my lower back). The longer I take the curcumin day by day, the less I feel the annoying inflammation. It does help me move better and stay focused when I am at the gym, as curcumin does ease the inflammation in my body as it should do yours. It just depends on the person. In addition, if I am really tired and in the middle of I still am tired, be careful to take the curcumin, it might leave you feeling tired and cranky (it did for me one day). It's just depends. It is just the way this product works.

In the past few months I have had such pain in my back and hip, that I despaired of ever walking without bursting into tears. Since taking this product it has not taken the pain completely away, but it is more manageable than it has been in so long. Before starting this, I began having to lay on the floor on my heating pad, with my legs up on my bed (at an angle) to try and relieve some of the pressure. That would usually mean spending the night down there. Lately, that has not been necessary. Yes, there are times that I may forget a dose, especially as I've gotten to feeling so good. But after a few days when the pain starts reminding me, it's not even that bad. Just enough to remind me. This is way better than having to take tylenol pm or arthritis meds. The best part about it is that its natural. I've been on controlled substances and pain patches for years, and nothing has helped as well as this supplement has. I've had to go through so many sessions of Physical Therapy for years with no lasting success. I think between my PT and this supplement I may eventually get to where I may not even need the PT. Not to mention the multiple auto-immune issues I have that this will be good for, as curcumin is a better supplement than turmeric for those who find the taste of the turmeric a bit tough to swallow. And believe me, I've tried blending it in my smoothies, and I still can't do it. With this, I don't have to worry about that. I just take 2/day before one of my meals with a full glass/bottle of water, and I'm good to go. I plan to recommend this product to my entire family, especially those suffering from arthritis, osteoarthritis & joint issues and pain.

I have had Fibromyalgia for about 20-25 years. I have tried just about everything in that time. I won't go into all of the various supplements and treatments I have tried. They were all very, very expensive if I received any help at all. I am retired with limited budget, but I feel this product has been very much worth the cost. For a 3 month supply I think it is very reasonable in cost. I ordered three bottles. I have been taking four a day instead of the recommended two, but I was in a very bad flare up and wanted to really hammer it. I knew the ingredients were not something I could over does on. I am nearly through my second bottle and won't be without this product going forward. To be total honest and forthright, I have been using CBD Oil for about 5 months and added the Smarter Curcumin to the routine when the CBD Oil brought some relief but didn't knock out the pain totally. The combination of the two has worked wonders for me. I have come out of the worst flare up I've had in years to being able to help through two moves for family members, taking care of my garden and home, and finally feeling up to getting out with loved ones again. These gel caps are sooooooo easy to swallow (which I often struggle with on some supplements). No aftertaste and no worry about getting the amount my body needs. If literally can think of no downside to this product at all. I absolutely love it! Thanks Smarter Nutrition for making an outstanding product that works at a reasonable price.

I had been searching for a natural alternative for inflammation for a while and have sampled many of the curcumin products on the market both with and without piperine (black pepper) and very few actually felt like they worked to me. I found Smarter Nutrition brand via a Facebook Ad and looked into it further given their claims. I ordered a bottle to try it out and after I received it started with their recommended dosage the next day. To say I was amazed at how fast this seemed to work, for me at least, was an understatement. I have had an issue with inflammation in my left knee since dropping (and trying to catch) a 900lb motorcycle as well as a diving accident where I caught my left knee under a dive platform while climbing up and slipping off a ladder and then hanging by my knee while trying to dislodge my leg from under the said platform which pulled and tore tendons and ligaments (fun times! Not.) The inflammation in my knee as well as in my shoulder (2 of the 4 rotator cuff ligaments are partially torn there as well.., yes, I'm accident prone) are always helped after I take their curcumin. It does not upset my stomach although there are times I will get a small bit of a spicy aftertaste, nothing too harsh though, when I happen to burp. Empirically this has definitely helped my inflammation and I no longer have to down ibuprofen or other NSAIDs to help with inflammation or pain due to these conditions. I cannot recommend you try this if you find yourself in a similar situation as it definitely has helped me. I have begun trying their other supplements as well given the success I have had with their curcumin product. Definitely a must-have for me!

I’ve been using Smarter Nutrition Curcumin for a few weeks and while it seems to help with mild inflammation and joint stiffness, I can’t say the results are drastically better than other turmeric supplements I’ve tried. The added black seed oil and ginger are nice touches, and the softgels are easy to take. That said, it’s definitely overpriced for a 30-serving bottle. There are comparable products out there with similar ingredients and effectiveness at a much lower cost. Good quality, but not the best bang for your buck.

Very good product in use daily definitely makes a difference

Works great