Jarrow Formulas Curcumin Phytosome Nutritional Supplements, 500 mg, 60 Count

Good quality product.

10/10

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.

I've tried a lot of supplements, and most of the time I take them and can't really notice any difference. I definitely notice a difference with the curcumin phytosome, though. I have a number of health issues and thought I'd try it after reading great things about curcumin. I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, but I noticed my neck and back pain were significantly reduced while taking it, also relieving my headaches and general head/back tension. I was skeptical about the results at first, since there are so many variables it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what causes what. So I tried going on and off of it for about a week at a time, and like clockwork my pain recurs and subsides whenever I stop and start taking the supplement. I'm fairly confident that my improvement is correlated to the curcumin. I did notice that my asthma symptoms and allergies are somewhat worse while on this supplement, but it's not terrible. Everything I read says it's supposed to help asthma/allergies, but I think everyone is a little different. I'll gladly take the asthma/allergies in exchange for being pain-free in my neck and back. I should also note that this is the only curcumin supplement I've ever tried so I can't compare it to any other form or brand of curcumin, but my doctor did specifically recommend the curcumin phytosome form.

I was honestly not expecting very much from it, but I wanted to give it a try. I noticed a difference after just two days of taking it twice a day. I have had some very bad gastrointestinal problems. I've been seeing a gastroenterologist for a couple of years, and I was able to eat normally after the second day of using this. I've already ordered it twice now. I also had problems with my knees. Now, I'm able to walk up and down the stairs with no pain at all.

I started with another tumeric brand that worked to a small extent so I decided to go with this brand. After three days of taking just one capsule a day I saw a substantial reduction of pain in my joints but especially in my right elbow. I had golfer's elbow in that arm. It's been six weeks and the golfer's elbow pain is now gone. I also feel more mental clarity. I'm an active 44year old that works out with weights three times a week. It has been one of the very few over the counter supplements that I've used that actually does what it says it can do. I'm super impressed with it. I will never stop taking this stuff.