Customer Reviews

Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95, 500mg, 120 Capsules

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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.

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.

My doctor (dermatologist) recommended that I take curcumin as a preventative against skin cancer. He gave me a report from MD Anderson research that showed curcumin was proven effective in "turning off" many kinds of cancer cells. I found the Jarrow Curcumin 95 to be an excellent value for a quality source of this herb that is the active ingredient in tumeric or curry.

I have had much inflammation from arthritis. At my last checkup, I was told I had "no inflammation in your body."

For some reason I began getting boils about 2 years ago. They never went away and really became something awful to have to deal with . I had at least one all the time. I tried several home remedies and other natural products. Then I read about these Curcumin supplements. I would have given anything a try. I began taking one per day after lunch in March, 2010 - in May, I noticed I hadn't gotten any new boils. I was afraid to think I had found a cure. It will be August in a few days and I haven't had a boil in 3 months! That may not sound like a long time but it is forever for someone who suffers from boils! I am THRILLED. I have had no side effects that I can tell. I consider this a wonder drug - so far...so good!

The packaging, quality, and speed of shipping for this item are all great. I have only been taking this for about a month now, but I haven't noticed any difference. I have heard that it can take as long as 6-8 weeks before you notice any benefits, so I'll keep taking it for the time being. I mainly got this for my wife who has been having problems with adult acne, and she hasn't noticed any difference yet either.

I usually just take powdered turmeric, and there are a few special things you have to do to get it to be more usable by your body. I mix 1 1/2 tsp of powdered turmeric in a 12oz glass of V8 along with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/4 tsp of fresh ground pepper, 1 Tbs of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp of granulated garlic. Basically, you just need to take powdered turmeric with a fat of some type (the nutrients within turmeric are oil-soluble rather than water-soluble), and there is something about black pepper that makes the turmeric more bio-available. So, I suspect that if you took this product with a bit of fat and some black pepper, it may be more affective.

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.

Post-op inflammation just would not go away, despite NSAIDs and ice 24/7. This curcumin finally did it! I tried it after reading research online & clearing the approach with my doctor. What a relief!

It's hard to tell if a nutritional supplement is working, or you just think it's working. I was taking curcumin in a lesser dosage than this for a year before switching to this version. I thought the lower dose version was effective at enhancing mental alertness. This version seems much more effective. I highly recommend trying it.

i have been taken this product for more than three months to reduce my stomach acidity, really it's great product.
(daily one capsule while eating).