NOW FoodsSupplements, Turmeric Curcumin, Derived from Turmeric Root Extract, Herbal Supplement, 120 Veg Capsules

Good value; good quality...but I unfortunately, ordered this instead of the one I wanted

This stuff works. I was really skeptical about its anti-inflammatory properties at first, but I thought I would give it a try. I take 200 mg of Celecoxib everyday with Tramadol to control ankle pain (previous talar fracture). However, this pain med combo doesn't do anything for my tennis elbow (moderate to severe). Before using curcumin, I used the old RICE protocol with more emphasis on the rest and ice component. I used ice for several weeks with very little if any long term help. It would calm an angry elbow, but later it would come right back. I thought that I would give this whole curcumin (I was thinking it was snake oil) stuff a go, because I have tried everything else (Nitro patches, NSAIDS, kenalog injections, ice, rest) nothing seemed to be working for me.First couple of days I noticed a remarkable difference in my elbow discomfort, but I dismissed this as just a transient comfort associated with not exacerbating the tendinitis. During the time I was taking the pills I experienced a significantly reduced pain in the elbow, not completely gone, but acceptable. I thought that my tendinitis had run its course and I was back to my old self. WRONG!!! When I ran out of the pills, within several days my elbow started up again. UhhhhhhhhH!!!! So back to Amazon I went to get some more. This time I went with Jarrow's Formula to see if there was a difference (other than price). Since then my elbow is lovin' this stuff. So yea, I agree with the other users that this stuff is actually efficacious.One thing that I did do, and I did some extensive research on this, was that you MUST take this product with piperine (Bioprerine), or curcumin may not work. This was suggested on many of the sites that I viewed before my decision and purchase. It enhances the bio availability of the product by 2000% according to the many who researched curcumin.I am not the type of consumer to just buy the cheapest stuff out there, I care about quality. I am a firm believer that anything that NOW Foods kicks out their door is of substantial quality. Source Naturals seems to be another company, Jarrow's Formula two thumbs up, Optimum Nutrition is a top contender. When I need something fast and don't wanna spend time researching the company to ensure of quality products, the above mentioned companies are always top of my list. From what I have read, supplements are unregulated by the FDA, and these companies can put whatever they want in them. So it is up to us to keep warn and inform others about the products and companies.

Stories abound of people using Turmeric and Curcumin to fight disease. Just this week a story came out about some old cancer patient beating his incurable disease with barley power, curcumin, and various other health foods that the mass industries don't want you dabbling in. If they cannot medicate you well yer done and dead so they say. Don't trust these people. Think for yourself. Turmeric has been a spice for how long again? Yeah, thought so. Used for thousands of years for hundreds even thousands of ailments. This is the extracted form of one of the main nutrients but I would also supplement with pure organic Turmeric as well.One thing I have heard is that this supplement is poorly absorbed. This is very possible like a lot of supplements. But you really need to do your own research. Dr's Best brands has a Phytosome delivery that supposedly works better. The catch is they only have a tiny amount of the Curcuminoids that this product has meaning their studies on efficacy are cast in doubt when you compare the amounts. Not only that but no one can be sure of their studies and what they actually mean because no hard numbers are really given about the exact details of the study.No one at this time is positive one way or the other and you are free to try both brands. I am sticking with this one presently because I like the idea of purity and the extract is mostly just that. I am not in bad health and only take it because I am curious at this point in time but I do take both kinds of Curcumin supplements. Taking the natural herb has been done for thousands of years and by mouth that seems to have done a great job in helping people. I am sure this is just fine in the end. I recommend taking with meal and extra pepper.

Great product and brand. Very easy to swallow and easy to take. Started to take due to inflation in my ribs, it has really helped a lot. Great value for your money! Clean ingredients as well.