Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95 500 mg - Turmeric Extract to Provide Antioxidant Support - Dietary Supplement - Up to 120 Servings (Veggie Caps) (PACKAGING MAY VARY)

Increasingly better every day

I've been having wicked joint pain and I've been looking for a solution, anything that could help. Initially, I started doing quite a bit of corrective exercise, thinking that it was something I pulled that could be worked out. Nothing happened. I then moved on to a chiropractor, who gave me relief...that was temporary. I finally went to the acupuncturist of my grandmother, and while it was a very interesting experience, it didn't seem to work nearly as well for me as it does my 82 year old grandmother. Go figure. In my research, I came across a few articles praising the talents of turmeric, and how it works as a really good long term solution to inflammation and joint pain, so I decided to give it a try. Little did I know, there is an epic amount of product out there, and it's pretty difficult to get a square answer about what works best aside from doing trials with different products yourself. I tried another brand, and I DID feel some improvement, but then I realized it was filled with GMO's and that I was supporting the destruction of our country and humanity, and I had to throw them away, sacrificing my own pain for the good of the world. Ha. Anyway. I found this particular brand that has no GMO's and decided that I absolutely had to give it a try. It took about 3 days to come (gotta love that Amazon Prime account) and I started right away with two tablets during the day and one in the evening. Now being the researcher that I am, I know that supplements often have a reaction time of 4-6 weeks and it sometimes takes that long for you to see any difference from taking them. Despite that, I started noticing a difference after a few days. Small difference, but present. It's been getting increasingly better every day, and I'm really satisfied with the product. What do I do in the meantime, you may ask? Well, you know what they say, you never buy just one product from Amazon. I also bought this topical pain reliever, ThermaChill Pain Relief Roll On Cold Therapy, 3 fl oz. - Top Choice for Arthritis, Migraine Relief, Joint & Muscle Pain - Limited Time Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 Free! ,which I rub on my achey joints a few hours before I go to bed, and it makes my pain melt away. Due to the active ingredients of tea tree oil and menthol, the ointment first warms your pained areas, and then produces a cooling sensation that works at dulling the pain. Fantastic! I give the Curcumin C3 five stars, and I recommend trying a different product in the time that it takes for the supplement to change your body

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Anti-Inflammatory

I'm surprised there aren't more reviews on this product. Curcumin is an extract from TUMERIC. It is now being researched for its anti-inflammatory properties especially involving blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease starts out as an inflammatory condition and progresses from there. It is a potent antioxidant which protects your genes and can be considered prevention against cancer. Jarrow is a well respected company that has a long track record for quality. There is a slight controversy. Should you use the whole herb tumeric or the extract Curcumin? I would use both combined with cayenne pepper and Hawthorne berry root. Add some Garlic extract and fish oil and you have a superior heart healthy nutrient mix. This is a very good product. And don't leave out the Coenzyme Q-10

205 persons found it helpful

If Meriva is a phosphatidylcholine, buyer beware.

My result using Curcumin with Biopherine (black pepper) was remarkable. It took 4 weeks to feel the result, but has decreased the arthritis in my hand by approximately 98%. I recently ordered Jarrow Formula with Meriva (after reading an article of it being 29% more bioflavable) and did fairly lengthy research (after ordering). The formula of Meriva turns out to be phosphatidylcholine, which in the 2nd phase of filtering in the liver, according to my sources, breaks down into trimethyline oxide, increasing the risk of arterial plaque. This is my first, ever review of any product. I am not a scientist and will gladly remove this review if I am proven wrong. Selecting proper supplements can keep us well and strong, but there are too many unknowns in the field, without extensive research

173 persons found it helpful

What a Joint!

I can't say enough about this product. After trying several different products with less-than-hoped-for results, I started taking Osteo Bi-Flex triple strength. After about two months there was some improvement to my knee joints but no improvement beyond that. After reading about Curcumin and adding it to to my regimen for a month, my joints started improving further. The pain is now gone and I can move freely. I'm 73 and had knee pain and weakness which caused mobility problems for a few years, and it was worsening. I still have some mobility problems, but taking these two products jointly (no pun intended) has allowed me to get around the house and take my dogs out into the yard once again much more easily and with no pain or discomfort! I highly recommend them both

97 persons found it helpful

One of the best products available to help many health issues!

I cannot thank enough Jarrow Formulas for making this amazing affordable product! The behavior of our son who has autism has been improving ever since we started him on it! his tantrums, screaming, disappear! now he is a sweet, extrovert, kind helpful teenager! You help me to rescue my son from autism!! Excellent for everything, is a great anti-inflammatory , antioxidant, anti-yeast, and overall great for the immune system! I recommend it for all the children in the spectrum, with ADHD, depression and for anyone who has had a concussion or a head injury! THANK YOU JARROW!

83 persons found it helpful

Jarrow Curcumin-95 50 mgs

I bought these because I'd been reading that curcumin (an ingredient in turmeric) is helpful in controlling psoriasis. I've been on Soriatane, a prescription capsule, for several years and taking a half dose (one Soriatane cap per day) plus two capsules of the curcumin seems just as effective as the full dose of Soriatane with way fewer side effects. Soriatane is insanely expensive and can really beat up your liver, so the curcumin experiment seemed reasonable to me. Two months in and it appears to be working just fine. My doctor is pleased with my latest labs and my psoriasis is manageable (not gone, but better than it was on just the half dose of Soriatane -- about the same as it was on a full dose of Soriatane), so I'm happy with this product. Note: psoriasis flares and wanes and you usually never know why, but usually in January mine is really bad. This year it's not too bad, though a half dose of Soriatane does not control it. I definitely think the curcumin has helped, and I'm not one of the "nature is best/drugs are bad/eat healthy and you'll cure anything" crowd...I was skeptical but willing to give it a couple of months. So far, so good

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One week impressions…

I'm a 60 year old female. I have only taken this product once a day for one week. Here is what I've noticed so far: My sleep is much sounder and I have felt more rested. I didn't expect this benefit from Curcumin, but having had sleep issues most of my life, I welcome it! Curcumin is the only thing I've done differently, so I attribute it to the improved change in sleep. Also, I have arthritis, and I've noticed less aching. This alone may be the reason for the improved sleep, since discomfort often keeps me awake. Lastly, I've noticed improved motivation to complete mundane tasks, such as housework. Since this is a review of only one week with the product, I'll update my impressions after a month or so

72 persons found it helpful

Excellent anti-inflammatory — better then Rx

I have, or rather had, painful arthritic inflammation in certain major joints. I spent 3 years on the prescription anti-inflammatory Celebrex, followed by 2 years of the prescription anti-inflammatory Lodine. After reading abstracts of tests (on pubmed) I slowly eased off Lodine and onto Curcumin 95. I take 4 a day and my arthritic inflammation is gone. Gone. Not there. No pain, no inflammation. Curcumin actually works considerably better than the 2 prescription meds. I take 2 capsules with 1 fish oil and 1 peperine, twice a day. My doctor was pretty amazed but approves. There's been a lot of research on curcumin. I suggest checking out the pubmed site if you have the patience to wade thru abstracts. I spend 6 hours reading abstracts there. Apparently curcumin is well-researched for other conditions, too, but I don't have those conditions and so can't vouch for them. But for inflammation, curcumin works extremely well. Whether or not this is a particularly good brand I can't say, but it works for me so I'm staying with it

64 persons found it helpful

Meriva is the real deal!

We were told by the local herb expert that Meriva was the best form of Curcumin for my hubby's arthritis. Indeed his hand stiffness and pain are gone! And as a plus we watched his glucose levels closely when he started taking it since Curcumin is known to reduce one's "sugar". His morning fasting levels dropped from 200 to 100-110! Can't wait to see if it has affected his A1C when he goes for his check-up the end of this month

38 persons found it helpful

It can't hurt, and it might help (it worked for me)

I'm always looking to reduce the medications necessary to treat my multiple inflammatory conditions. I've tried taking tumeric, in which curcumin features as the active ingredient, and got squat for a result. Later, a physician friend of mine said she had good results with 1000 mg/day of Meriva, and that Jarrow's brand was the most reasonably priced. I was skeptical to say least, so I researched the substance on my own. I learned that: (1) Meriva is a trade name for curcumin phytosome (i.e., curcumin bound to a phospolipid made up mostly of lethicin), (2) in phytosome form, curcumin is better absorbed by the body, making it effective as a topical or systemic anti-inflammatory, and most importantly, (3) it would do no harm by interacting with my medications or otherwise. That convinced me to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. In less than a week, I was able to drop all pain medication for an inflamed rotator cuff and arthritis in my knees. After 3 weeks on this product, I badly sprained some tendons and ligaments in my foot. Though I'm still walking in a compression boot while the foot heals, I haven't needed to take a single pill for pain. No OTC medication or supplement should be taken without consulting a doctor AND using your own head. But if you're looking for a non-drug agent to reduce chronic inflammation, you may want to start doing some homework on curcumin phytosome

37 persons found it helpful