Let me start by saying I was skeptical about turmeric supplements until I tried NatureWise. The first thing that caught my attention? The 95% curcuminoids - that's the good stuff in turmeric most brands skimp on.

Within two weeks of taking these (yes, I actually counted), my post-workout knee stiffness noticeably decreased. I'm a weekend hiker, and usually need ibuprofen after long trails - not anymore. The Bioperine black pepper extract really makes a difference in absorption compared to other brands I've tried.

The vegan capsules don't leave that weird aftertaste some supplements have. Though fair warning - they WILL stain everything orange if you're clumsy like me. Pro tip: take them over the sink!

What surprised me most was the immune support benefit. I didn't buy it for this, but went through flu season without so much as a sniffle while coworkers dropped like flies.

The only downside? You need to take three capsules daily for the full dose. I wish they'd find a way to concentrate it into fewer pills, but given the quality, I'll deal with it.

After finishing my first bottle, my husband (who mocked my 'hippie pills') quietly stole some for his golf elbow pain. We're now on subscription delivery.