Turmeric for Herbal Supplementation User Reviews

• Itc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2015

"I am a 63-year-old female, and I have had fibromyalgia for 27 years and just started to have arthritis in my knees, with one knee needing to be replaced. A friend suggested trying turmeric for pain relief. Within 24 hours, my fibromyalgia pain had vanished, and I mean gone. All the pain I had left was from the one knee that will need replacement shortly, and even that is greatly diminished. I am astonished. I take one 320 mg pill daily. Now I do notice that when I get to the time that I need to take a pill, the pain in the one knee will increase. However, I am taking it slow and do not plan to increase dosage yet. I also notice that my spring allergies are under control, and nasal drip is gone."

• one...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 5, 2012

"I began using fresh Turmeric root for the first time directly after a traumatic injury to my elbow and shoulder. The pain was excruciating. I made a cup of tea consisting of a teaspoon of fresh ground Turmeric root, and a teaspoon of fresh ground Ginger root, sweetened to taste. The pain was gone within 15 minutes. I decided to incorporate the root into my diet, once a day for arthritic pain management. Some days, if I don't feel like having tea, I just incorporate turmeric powder into food that I cook at the end of the cooking cycle. I am pain-free, healthy, and now sleep soundly. I am convinced that the root's immune system-boosting properties are the secret."

• ocj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2013

"I first started using Turmeric about 6 months ago when I had a very bad flare-up of colitis. I was told to use the fresh root which I placed in my blender with a teaspoon of honey (about 2 small fresh roots will be enough for two servings, half cup liquid). The inflammation started disappearing and in no time there was no bleeding or mucus. You should take turmeric twice daily until symptoms clear up, then take intermittently. I stopped taking it after a while and symptoms started even with meds, but I have now re-started it and feel a lot better. Turmeric is a godsend."

• Pep...
• October 3, 2019

"I had a horrible experience taking turmeric herbal supplement. I had the worst chronic diarrhea of my life. At first, I thought maybe it’s a stomach bug or I ate something that didn’t agree with me. Well, after two days of staying close to the restroom, I thought it ran its course. Until it happened again after taking one pill 4 days after the first episode. This pill caused an episode in me worse than a colonoscopy prep. Be careful with this supplement."

• Kay...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 26, 2019

"I have used it for 8 years, 1-2 times a day, in capsule version for convenience. I use it to reduce aches and inflammation. It seems to offer many other benefits too. It works similarly to aspirin but is different. I don't use both at the same time, and very infrequently do I now use aspirin. I also use Boswellia instead of turmeric on days when I have some nasal congestion. It takes care of that, as it works on upper respiratory issues well. I think it's a better pain reducer, actually. (I use the Savesta brand.) I have many friends using turmeric for aches and pains. One uses 2 capsules, 3 times a day, with doctor approval. I have never had any reaction, and neither have my friends."

• Mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2018

"I have been taking 1000 mg capsule, and it has been an answer to my lower leg and hip pain at a level that I was not expecting. The first week I took it as recommended, and now I have doubled that for its possible anti-cancer benefits as I have had skin cancer in the past and hope this will assist in keeping that in check."

• Mar...
• October 25, 2020

"I took turmeric curcumin, and an hour later began to get lightheaded and dizzy. Then began to get a very tight feeling in my neck. I took this to help with bloating and weight loss... I'd rather be bloated! Anyone else ever feel this way after taking this supplement?"

• Peg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2020

"After having debilitating knee pain from arthritis and getting prescription medication from the doctor, which didn't seem to help, I read about turmeric. I started taking 2 capsules once or sometimes twice per day, and my knee pain has subsided. I work on concrete floors and do very strenuous work. When my pain flares up, I start taking my turmeric. It works faster and better than the prescription."

• Lor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2021

"I began taking turmeric probably 5 years ago when it was the rage and before the black pepper was added for absorption. Make sure your supplement contains the bioperine, aka black pepper. I initially had a flush and tingly feeling, and it stopped. I was looking to reduce inflammation, C-reactive protein, cortisol. I switched to a liquid version from Costco, and it is amazing! I call it liquid gold! I take a cap full an hour before bed."

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

"Turmeric 500 mg gave me abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. I want to give it a thorough trial, so I’m going to open up the capsules and dump some out so I have a lower dose. I’ll gradually go back up to the full dose to see if I can tolerate it. So far, it’s worse than the leg pain I’m taking it for."

• Red...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2021

"I take turmeric with black pepper supplements for chronic pain. It seems to help greatly. If I stop taking it for a few days, the pain comes back. I don't know why I am in pain, the doctor guesses fibromyalgia. The pain is full body, from my neck to my feet. I take 1 to 2 pills a day."

• Aub...
• February 5, 2022

"I have been taking this supplement for two months now, and for over a month, I've had the worst bloating, cramping, and diarrhea. I've just stopped taking it, so hopefully this was the reason for the worst month of my life."

• hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

"I started using turmeric, capsule form just over a week ago, have had a bad flare-up of colitis and bleeding for months. Bleeding practically stopped. Taking it alongside meds. The only thing I have noticed is wind. But I'll take that if the colitis is getting better."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2023

"I have been taking Webber Naturals Turmeric Curcumin with a dosage of 3,050 mg. I have only taken one capsule twice, and each time I have noticed a significant improvement in the discomfort and pain I experience in the backs of my upper legs. My doctor suspects that this pain might be referred from my lower lumbar disc problems and arthritis. I have a degenerative condition, and although I take other supplements, turmeric seems to be the most effective in reducing my leg pain within 3 to 4 hours. The product I take is 95% curcuminoids, without added black pepper. I mix it with yogurt to enhance absorption, as I have read that the fat content in yogurt can help. I have not experienced any gastrointestinal or other side effects. However, I want to caution that people who take blood thinners should not take turmeric, as it has blood-thinning properties."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2023

"Since I was 29, I've suffered from chronic IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). I tried everything from prescription medications to over-the-counter meds to herbs. The only thing that worked for me was probiotics (with FOS) taken about 30 minutes before eating and Beano taken right before eating. Sometimes I didn't experience any problems for a few weeks to a few months, while several times a year I might lapse into having problems on average every 4-7 days. Then I'd have to take anti-diarrhea over-the-counter medication. Then, after just turning 75, I discovered a supplement of turmeric & ginger that has stopped the entire problem. I have completely returned to normal after all those years. You can believe it or not. It works for me, and that's all that counts."

• Cut...
• August 4, 2020

"I started taking cumin 2 weeks ago, 3/4 tsp. cumin, some white pepper, some cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. cocoa powder, 1 tsp. honey, hot water, and some 1/2 and 1/2. Mix it all in a cup, it tastes almost like chai tea. I noticed my pain in my hand is gone, and I sleep much sounder. I will take a break once in a while and then start up again. I am very happy with the outcome."

• Hen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2022

"Don't believe the hype. Turmeric is actually toxic, after a while, it caused me skin rashes, belly cramps, and kidney pain, likely because it's high in oxalates (a no-go for kidney stones). Possibly it has antibiotic properties too, and long-term use may destroy the gut microbiome."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2024

"I've been taking Organic turmeric curcumin for about 1.5 months. My knee pain and swelling are gone; however, I have a lot of wind. I've also read that one shouldn't take this for over 3 months, but some are saying they have taken it for YEARS! If I take a break from it, how long must I wait to restart? I can't find this information anywhere."

• Nvm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 8, 2018

"Prolonged use led to liver enzyme increase (9x over normal limits), dark urine, high blood pressure, excessive gas, while using for 8 months."

• Uye...
• October 23, 2014

"I had taken turmeric for my left ovary pain, and it helped my pain go away."

• Cri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2020

"I was taking two pills of turmeric (plus black pepper and ginger) of 500 mg, and I had abnormal bleeding, so be careful!"

• DEB...
• August 11, 2020

"I have been taking this for 2 weeks now, and the only thing I noticed is weight gain. Anyone else have this problem?"

• Car...
• October 22, 2020

"Turmeric really helps with my depression. I mix a heaped teaspoon with olive oil so my body absorbs it better."

• Coc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2019

"Did not do anything for me."

• Spi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 17, 2021

"I've been taking turmeric for about 4 years now. It works great for me. I take 2000 mg a day. I also add the spice to my food when I cook, it's great on chicken with olive oil."