Curcumin 95 + Bioperine by LLS | Turmeric Extract with 95% Curcuminoids and Bioperine (Black Pepper Extract) | 500mg x 60 Veg Capsules | Made in The UK

Curcumin is fantastic stuff, but the confusing and misleading descriptions across so many brands of supplements means that it's easy to make an expensive mistake with a product that isn't going to be effective. The words Turmeric and Curcumin are often used interchangeably, but the difference between the two is important. Turmeric is the basic spice, Curcumin is the active extract which is only a small proportion of said ingredient. Many products simply don't pack enough of the active extract in to make it worthwhile. Or you have to take about ten capsules a day, which may not be clear if someone think's they are buying a month's supply (or however long).To complicate matters, Curcumin needs to be taken with black pepper or its extract (bioperine) which greatly enhances the availability of the Curcumin. Some products add it, some don't. I've even seen one advertise a unique special ingredient to supercharge their supplement (yes, pepper). I had found a product that was apparently the real deal on all counts, but was very expensive. But if it really works, I thought (and when Curcumin works, it really does) it would be a price worth paying.So when it came time to stock up again, I was delighted to find a new brand that was the genuine concentrated extract, plus piperine, but at a much more attractive price. I also appreciated the compact packaging. I'm very happy I have found this reliable, good value quality alternative to my previous brand, and I shall be returning for more supplies before long.

At the age of 68 I started suffering from very painful hand and foot joints which my doctor cheerfully told me was "Your joints wearing out and getting inflamed". Having done some research (I graduated in physiology & biochemistry) I decided to give turmeric extract a go, and chose Love Life becuase they had the clearest and most honest information about the level of 95% curcumin in each tablet. After two months, and with absolutely no other change in diet or lifestyle, I estimate that my joint pain has diminished by 90% or more. This figure holds true even after I have been on a 7 mile hill walk, which used to cripple me. Needless to say, I am extremely impressed by, and grateful for, this level of efficacity!

I have chronic and severe pain of different origins and have wasted money on so many supplements over the last 20 plus years. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) I've been on for the last 38 years has seriously damaged my stomach and I just have to find some other way to manage the inflammation in my spine.I tried a turmeric supplement a couple of years ago but it did nothing at all so I wrote it off as another waste of money. However, after hearing from a family member of the powerful effect that the same strength of a different curcumin product was having on her similar type of pain, I decided to give it another try and opted for this one. I am amazed at how good it is. I take two capsules daily with my main meal and the particular pain I use it for has not reappeared as it would normally do within a couple of days of stopping the NSAID.I have ordered more and intend to keep using it in place of the NSAID. Hopefully, this will also allow me to stop the acid-suppressant medicine too since I no longer need it to prevent developing an ulcer from the NSAID. I don't know why the NHS can't give patients this strength of a natural plant-based medicine instead of chemical meds which devastate other parts of your health.

I have started taking Curcumin for several reasons but mostly to assist with stress and mood. Due to its BDNF profile and anti-inflammatory properties. As a nootropic I would always advise YMM (your mileage may vary), so my own experience needs to be seen as just that, my own. I am a psychiatric nurse in the Army and began taking this due to stress and brain fog from an exhausting lifestyle and demanding high profile job. I stack this with prebiotic and Mindlab pro. I have seen a dramatic improvement in mental clarity after 3-4 weeks use and my productivity had increased 3 fold. I would say that for Curcumin this product hits top marks for the following reasons:1. Cost effective vs quality and GMP standard2. Increased bioavailability due to bioperine3. Correct dosage for health benefits - Any more than 1g just gets removed via kidneys.I would add that as a nootropic do not expect any immediate ‘lift’ - that’s not the mechanics at play here. I recommend others trying this for better energy and mood to combine with intermittent fasting 8/16 and consume with food to increase fat absorption.Again - this is my own experience and not a clinical endorsement.

Absolutely fabulous product. I'd taken Turmeric in the past which only resulted in very bad heartburn without any pain relief.They don't come in the normal gel capsule so they don't burst open as soon as you swallow them.Relief with Curcumin 95 was virtually instantaneous. I started off just taking one tablet to see if they irritated my stomach. When they didn't I decided to increase the dose to two a day.I don't have to wriggle about in bed to find a comfortable position to sleep in anymore so that means I can sleep better without pain.I would highly recommend this product and I will definitely be buying more.