Smarter Curcumin – Potency and Absorption in a SoftGel. 95% Tetra-Hydro Curcuminoids. The Most Active Form of Curcuminoid Found in The Turmeric Root (3 Month Supply)

★★★★★ I’m 60 years old and own a dairy distribution business which means lots of climbing, lifting, and.......aching joints. I’ve been taking turmeric along with peppercorns ( to help with absorption) when someone recommended Smarter Nutrition’s Curcumin. I’ve been taking it for almost two weeks now and already notice less pain in my knees and shoulders. In addition ( since I’ve eliminated the pepper ) I don’t worry about irritating my intestines. So far I’m one happy customer.

★☆☆☆☆ Don't believe the hype and paid reviews, this brand of curcumin does not work. I ordered this product because of all the positive reviews on here, on how well it worked, not realizing that they pay these people to leave positive reviews.... I can tell you from my own experience that this brand in particular does NOT work. I have taken this brand for over a month for joint pain in my fingers and wrist. I've had NO relief at all. I'm on my 2nd bottle and still haven't felt any relief. I decided to discontinue, this is a complete waste of money. I find it hard to believe that I am the only one with a negative review on here....... Also, I wanted to add that I reached out to smarter nutrition on their website on Facebook telling them about my experience after taking the product. Everything I just wrote, I wrote under their reviews on fb. I also asked them how long does it take to feel the effects of the curcumin and I never got a reply back. They answered everyone else questions and bypassed mines. I guess I was supposed to say that it worked when it really didn't.... People don't be fooled, don't get sucked in off of paid reviews, do your own research. If the product doesn't work at least after one bottle of use, chances are, it doesn't work or it's not the right product for you!!!

★★★★★ This is AMAZING. I had knee and hip pain. I'm 50. My hip was so bad, that when I would get up after sitting, I could barely walk. Nights were awful. It was all on my left side and I sleep on both sides. I couldn't sleep I was in so much pain. I ended up taking ibuprofen all the time, which isn't good. I started taking this on March 8th and noticed a difference within 2 wks. I don't know what I'd do without it and tell everyone about it. Thank you so much!

★★★★★ I've been taking BioAstin for almost 3 months now and am VERY pleased with the results. I started with the lower dosage and then after finishing that bottle, went to the 12mg dosage. I actually started taking it solely based on the fact of it's antioxidant value. I had read great reviews on joints, sun protection, etc., but being a lifelong supplement taker (I'm 48), I didn't expect anything to be outstanding. Well, I was pleasantly mistaken and have gotten absolutely beautiful results. During the last few years I started getting a form of Ichthyosis (a buildup of thickening dead skin layers), on my temples and in my scalp that was unexplainable by my dermatologist. Because of the buildup, it was causing some hair thinning. My hair is extremely long (past my knees), so I could really notice the thinning. In addition to the Ichthyosis, I've had a lifelong problem growing my fingernails. They have always been extremely thin and they would just layer apart. Lastly, I had some unexplained places around my ribcage that would itch (no rash or redness), and would drive me crazy during the day. Well, 3 months into taking BioAstin I noticed huge differences. The Ichthyosis is completely gone, and I notice a ton of new hair coming in, so much so that I had to switch to a larger hair clip. The itching is also completely gone, and my fingernails are fantastic (see pic). They were so short before you could see my finger past the nail bed. When I do get an occasional pimple, it clears up in less than half the time, and my random dark spots on my face and hands are almost completely gone. I am hoping to see the cholesterol results some other people have experienced, as I am borderline. I'll update that when I figure that out. As far as wrinkles and energy, they improved just a little bit. Maybe those things will improve with more time. Now, I really can't say that I've noticed any improvement on eyesight or joint discomfort. However, I can also say that the last time a group of us were working outside, I was the only one that didn't get sunburnt (no sunscreen). I may forget to take my multivitamin some days, but never forget my BioAstin. I wrote this review of my own free will with no discounts or urging from BioAstin.UPDATE: I forgot to mention that you will most likely get a reddish orange color to your stool/poop. I kind of freaked out on this initially until I researched it being a (in color only) side effect.

★★★★★ WHY I TAKE ASTAXANTHINI've been taking astaxanthin on and off for the past few years.The first thing I noticed was an improvement in my eyesight. When I'd look up at trees (without my glasses on), I could see the individual leaves clearly and distinctly. Usually they'd be a blur. The same is true about reading fine type in a book or on a computer screen. When I don't take astaxanthin, my eyes can get bleary after working at my computer all day, making it hard to read sometimes. If I take astaxanthin when my eyes get bleary, the words and images on the screen or in the book are clear and easy to read again. The effect is particularly striking when I take it along with other eye nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthinThe second thing I noticed was that I wasn't getting sunburned. I have a history of burning easily. When I take astaxanthin, I can work shirtless in the hot sun for a couple of hours without getting anything than a mild reddening. Without the astaxanthin, I'd be burned to a crisp. This wasn't an immediate effect, I'd been taking astaxanthin for about a month before I noticed it.HOW TO TELL IF THE ASTAXANTHIN YOU ARE TAKING IS REAL OR FAKE.Fake supplements are a big business. Some companies make counterfeit products and sell them online. Astaxanthin is easy to fake -- some companies just put red food coloring in the capsules! Here's how to tell is your astaxanthin is real or fake. This information is rewritten from an article on the Algae World News website:1) TEST IT IN SOME OILAstananthin is lipid soluble (i.e., it dissolves easily in fats and oils). Cut a capsule open and drip some of the liquid inside into a cup with some cooking oil in it. Stir it gently. If the oil in the cup turns red, as the product diffuses out into the oil, it's likely real. If it doesn't, it may be fake.2) TEST IT IN SOME WATEROil and water don't mix. So if you're trying to find out if it's really oil in the capsule, cut a capsule open and drip it into a glass of water. Real astaxanthin will spread out on the surface of the water like an oil slick on the ocean... i.e., it will NOT mix into the water. If it diffuses easily into the water it's probably fake.3) TEST IT ON SOME WHITE PAPER. Does the color change?Drip some on a piece of paper and put the paper in bright sunshine. If it's real astaxanthin its color will fade in about 24 hours, and may get slightly greenish (from cholorphyll). If it's fake (red food coloring in a capsule or gel cap) it won't fade and won't turn green.

★★★★★ I'm loving this stuff. After the first week I noticed huge difference in dry eye syndrome, only need drops once or twice a day compared to six or seven times! Also, my skin looks so much smoother and i'm getting an amazing tan after one month of use. I rescheduled my opthamologist app. for fall to see if it has any effect on cataracts. If so, I will be updating!Update: 11/15/16Had my appointment at Opthamologist, he didn't even mention my cataracts. This time I had to ask, all he said was you're a long,long way off from surgery. To me that's an improvement since he mentioned them and the possibility of surgery every other time. That's the good, now for the bad!At this dosage, 12mg, this stuff really thins the blood. I stopped using this 2 months ago because it was noted when I went for bloodwork. Today when I went the phlebotomist asked if I was on any blood thinner. I told her about taking this. My blood is thin to begin with, apparently I will have to use at a low dosage! I also had my husband on it and he takes plavix. He started getting an excessive amount of blood bruises on his arm. This is when I put two and two together and did my research. This stuff will thin your blood especially at this dosage! So, buyer beware. I'm not changing my 5 star rating due too this because the product has so many great benefits! I'm just warning those with thin blood or on blood thinners use with caution and at lower dosage! Anyone who feels they need a blood thinner and wants an alternative to pharmaceuticals you may want to consider this!!!