Nature Made Turmeric Curcumin 500 mg, Herbal Supplement for Antioxidant Support, 120 Capsules, 120 Day Supply

I started taking Nature Made Turmeric Curcumin 500mg a few months ago after dealing with off-and-on joint stiffness, especially in the mornings. I wasn’t looking for a miracle cure—just something to support my body a bit more naturally—and this has been a surprisingly solid addition to my daily routine.What drew me in was the simplicity. It’s just turmeric extract, no unnecessary fillers or crazy blends. I already trusted Nature Made for other supplements, so sticking with a familiar brand felt like the right move.The capsules are easy to swallow, and they don’t have that weird aftertaste some herbal supplements do. I take one with breakfast, and it’s been smooth sailing. I didn’t notice dramatic changes overnight, but after a few weeks of consistent use, I did start feeling like my joints weren’t as achy—especially after long walks or workouts.What I like:No artificial stuff, which is a big plus for me.Easy to incorporate into my routine.Gentle on the stomach—I’ve never had any nausea or side effects.From a brand I already trust.Heads up though: this version doesn’t include black pepper extract (which helps with absorption), so if that’s important to you, you might want to take it with food that includes healthy fats or pair it with something like pepper in your diet. For me, it still seems to be working just fine, so I haven’t felt the need to switch.Overall, it’s not a magic fix, but it’s been helpful. I’ll definitely keep it in my supplement lineup.

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I have been taking Turmeric for months to help with chronic pain, and I think it is a very useful addition to my pain management routine.This brand also does NOT contain black pepper/bioperine, which was what I was looking for. Black pepper may be good sometimes for some people, but there is good evidence showing that it increases blood serum levels of other medications, including beta blockers (taken to control blood pressure and heart rate, and some of the most commonly prescribed medications), which I take. Blood serum levels dictate how much of the dose you are taking actually gets to the site of action-- the thing in your body the medication has some influence upon-- so an unintended increase in blood serum levels of your heart medication isn't good. It may have some independent benefits and increase the turmeric absorption, but it also increases the absorption of other medications which can have dangerous side effects.Here is a list of medications on which black pepper/bioperine/piperine increases the bioavailability:barbituratesbeta-carotenecoenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)curcumin (extract from turmeric)dapsoneethambutolisoniazidnalorphinephenytoinpropranololpyrazinamiderifampicinselenium (from selenomethionine)sulfadiazenetheophyllinevitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)glucose (absorption increased)amino acids (absorption increased)Turmeric is on the list, which is why adding it to turmeric/curcumin supplements makes them more effective. It is a problem when it works the same way on other medications that have more sensitive dosing (your doctor has chosen the dose he or she wants you on for a reason!). Increasing the bioavailability-- which is essentially increasing the dose-- of things like barbiturates, seizure medications, and blood pressure and heart rate lowering drugs can be very, very dangerous. You can find more information in an article here: [...]Metabolizing enzymes inhibited or induced by piperine, and a few of the substances whose bioavailability is affected by these enzymesMetabolizing Enzymes: CYP1A1, CYP1B1, CYP1B2, CYP2E1, CYP3A4Drugs: acetaminophen, alfentanyl, amiodarone, amlodipine, astemizole, atorvastatin, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buspirone, Cafergot, caffeine, carbamazepine, cerivastatin, chlorpheniramine, chlorzoxazone, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, cisapride, clarithromycin, cocaine, codeine, cyclosporine, dapsone, dextromethorphan, diethyl-dithiocarbamate, diltiazem, disulfiram, efavirenz, enflurane, eplerenone, erythromycin, estradiol, ethanol, felodipine, fentanyl, finasteride, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, gestodene, Gleevec, glucocorticoids, haloperidol, halothane, hydrocortisone, indinavir, irinotecan, isoflurane, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, LAAM, lercanidipine, lidocaine, lovastatin, methadone, methoxyflurane, mibefradil, mifepristone, modafinil, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nevirapine, nifedipine, nisoldipine, nitrendipine, norfloxacin, norfluoxetine, odanestron, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, pioglitazone, progesterone, propranolol, quinidine, quinine, rifabutin, rifampin, ritonavir, salmeterol, saquinavir, sevoflurane, sildenafil (Viagra), simvastatin, sirolimus, St. John’s wort, tamoxifen, taxol, terfenadine, testosterone, theophylline, trazodone, troglitazone, verapamil, vincristine, zaleplon, zolpidemTurmeric has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties, and is one of the few "alternative" remedies that has empirical evidence supporting its efficacy as an anti inflammatory. It can be used in place of or as an adjunct to modern medicine to treat pain. Less well studied for turmeric uses include immune system support and digestive healthcare (sort of like a pro-biotic). I've really found that it helps my joint pain and that's all I can speak to.Overall I highly recommend that anyone with regular or chronic pain try turmeric as an alternative to NSAIDS (Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen, etc.) or as a supplement to those and other pain treatments. I find that it makes my pain medication more effective without increasing or causing new side effects, and that is really a hard thing to find. If you take ANY prescription medication or supplements that are dose dependent it is better to stay away from the black pepper/piperine/bioperine (they are all forms of the same thing), and that really includes things like tylenol. Since this is one of the few brands of turmeric that does not contain black pepper, it’s a good choice in my opinion.

Does not have bad taste, good and effective, size a little big but very healthy and organic

Good vitamins

I've taken turmeric off and on for years. It's hard to tell if it makes a difference but I like to try to stave off inflammation as much as possible. I like that this has the recommended black pepper in it for added absorption benefits. Good value.

Good product

Great product at a reasonable price, hopefully it will work it's magic for me and my life will change, thank you