{"id":107447,"date":"2017-05-03T02:55:35","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T07:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=107447"},"modified":"2018-01-24T12:08:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-24T17:08:21","slug":"curcuactiv-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/curcuactiv-review\/","title":{"rendered":"CurcuActiv Review: Don\u2019t Buy Before You Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>CurcuActiv <\/strong>is a supplement powder that boosts cognitive function, memory recall and sharpness. The official website claims this product can improve overall brain health after just one dose.<\/p>\n<p>The makers of <strong>CurcuActiv<\/strong> claim this product builds upon the thousands of years of medicinal uses for turmeric in Ayurveda, particularly where brain health is concerned. <strong>CurcuActiv <\/strong>is made from optimized curcumin, or turmeric extract which is made easier for the body to absorb.<\/p>\n<p>In looking at hundreds of supplements and nootropics stacks, we\u2019ve found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/memotenz-review\/\">Memotenz<\/a> works best for giving users improved memory and cognition, through a unique blend of herbal ingredients. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/memotenz-review\/\">To read more about the many benefits Memotenz can provide, click the link here.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-17\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\" class=\"btn orange\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 2026's Best Brain Pills<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n\n<h5><strong>CurcuActiv Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-118638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-ingr.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-ingr.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-ingr-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-ingr-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CurcuActiv\u2019s <\/strong>formula only contains a single active ingredient, turmeric. While the site claims this ingredient is is especially useful in delivering turmeric\u2019s benefits to the brain, there\u2019s not much suggesting that is the case. Regardless, here\u2019s a look at turmeric and the health benefits it can provide:<\/p>\n<table width=\"153\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"153\"><strong>Turmeric <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Turmeric: <\/strong>Turmeric is a root most often used as a spice in a number of cuisines. The main spice featured in curry, this ingredient has long been used medicinally due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric contains a chemical known as curcumin, which is thought to decrease swelling, as well as treat joint pain, arthritis, headaches, depression, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, diarrhea, fibromyalgia and more.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, turmeric is increasingly thought to help improve a number of conditions associated with chronic inflammation \u2014 certain cancers, dementia, heart disease and more.<\/p>\n<p>Many people, including the makers of this product, claim turmeric may help improve memory and cognition as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em> Turmeric is considered safe for most people, though in some cases side effects may include nausea, diarrhea or dizziness.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\">Take a look at the best supplements for keeping your brain young and sharp \u2013 click the link for more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>CurcuActiv Quality of Ingredients<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a title=\"Click here to compare with top 10 brain plls\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-103736\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110613 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a>In looking over the formula of <strong>CurcuActiv<\/strong>, we\u2019re basically weighing whether we think turmeric is a good ingredient. It certainly has a lot of positive effects associated with it, as well as a low risk of side effects, particularly due to the fact it\u2019s a fairly common spice used in a number of foods.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying turmeric is a great part of most people\u2019s diet, particularly due to anti-inflammatory properties, but it\u2019s hard to get on board with all the language used to sell this product, which really just amounts to taking turmeric. The website claims this product starts working immediately, and users can expect to see cognitive effects right away.<\/p>\n<p>The reviews we came across suggested, if there are benefits, they\u2019re likely the same kinds of benefits you\u2019d get from taking a multivitamin or eating a nutrient-dense diet. The point is, it\u2019s probably doing more good than anything, but you won\u2019t see any major changes right off the bat.<\/p>\n<p>Users looking for a brain-boosting supplement may want something with more ingredients, or more specific brain-boosting abilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\">Experts share their take on which brain supplements work best for your specific concerns. Click for more. <\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Price and Quality of CurcuActiv<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>CurcuActiv<\/strong> is sold through the official product webpage, as well as on Amazon. The manufacturer\u2019s site offers the product at a regular price of $49.99 per one canister containing 21-day supply. It\u2019s currently on sale for $39.99 for the same amount. Users can save a bit by purchasing packages of 4 or 7 canisters, at $119.95 and $199.75, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon, is selling a single canister for $39.95, and offers free shipping to Prime subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>The price seems a little high, considering a single unit only lasts users three weeks, if used daily. Plus, turmeric is available in just about any supermarket, so some users may not see the value in making this purchase, unless they are more concerned with convenience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-118639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-compare.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-compare.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-compare-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CurcuActiv-compare-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\">Check out the cognitive enhancement products rated as the best by clicking this link.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Business of CurcuActiv<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>CurcuActiv<\/strong> is made by a company known as Nordic Clinical.<\/p>\n<p>Their contact information is as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone: <\/strong>800-709-4979<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3 17th Avenue South<br \/>\nNampa, ID 83651<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> support@nordicclinical.com<\/p>\n<p>The Nordic Clinical website looks clean and professional. It\u2019s easy to learn more about the products that they sell and to place an order. This company makes a number of food-based supplements for all manner of ailments from pain relief to liver detox and immune system function.<\/p>\n<p>The website outlines the benefits of turmeric through a lot of text on the product page, detailing its history in Ayurveda, and showing the expected benefits through an infographic. While there\u2019s no denying that turmeric is an ingredient with some solid health benefits, the fact that the website claims users can feel the product working within an hour seems a little overblown, verging on false advertising.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CurcuActiv<\/strong> is made from turmeric and magnesium, it\u2019s not a drug. It\u2019s unclear why Nordic Clinical would benefit from telling users they can expect instant results, and it seems a bit irresponsible on their end, undercutting their credibility.<\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Customer Opinions of CurcuActiv<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Reviews were mixed for<strong> CurcuActiv, <\/strong>many people felt that the claims put forth on the website and the Amazon listing promised more than could be delivered in a one-ingredient supplement. Here\u2019s a look at some of the reviews we came across:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI had really high expectations when I ordered this product, but was disappointed after using for a few weeks. It does mix really nicely into a smoothie and is quite palatable, but I never felt any effects.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cOkay, whoever says this is tasteless has no taste buds. I can\u2019t choke this down without a lot of effort, and it hasn\u2019t produced any results worth torturing myself over. Might try something in pill form.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI feel like this was a waste of my money. I don\u2019t recommend others buy this, as I feel like I got about as much out of it as drinking a glass of water. This is just another supplement scam.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI\u2019ve been using this as an NSAID alternative, as I suffer from inflammation and want to stop taking so many pills. It doesn\u2019t work as good as an Advil or something but it\u2019s okay.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Multiple five star reviews on Amazon detailed how pleased users were with the fast delivery of <strong>CurcuActiv, <\/strong>rather than how the product itself worked. The rest were quite vague and basically just informed readers it was \u201cgood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the lack of detail on the higher end of the review spectrum, most users had mixed opinions. A lot of people felt this particular powder made it easy to get their turmeric intake up, claiming it blended easily into smoothies or other foods. The few exceptions seemed to be from people who simply don\u2019t like the flavor of turmeric.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the ingredient profile, we\u2019re not surprised no one was blown away by the tangible benefits of <strong>CurcuActiv. <\/strong>This product contains one active ingredient, and the likelihood of users feeling a major change after a few doses seems as ridiculous as expecting to feel completely different after eating some extra servings of kale. Over time, it\u2019s certainly possible turmeric could prevent some health problems and users may find they feel a bit better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top10-best-brain-supplements\/\">We\u2019ve put together a guide of the best brain boosting products for memory, brain fog and more. Click here for more.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-25\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">                <h5 class=\"additional-r\"><strong>How Does\r\n                  CurcuActiv                  Compare?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n                <div class=\"comp-table-mk\">\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"header-tr\">\r\n                      <li> Product Name <\/li>\r\n                      <li> User Rating <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Good Company Reputation <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Quality Ingredients <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Money Back Guarantee <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <ul class=\"gr-tr main-s\">\r\n                    <li class=\"v-mk\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/memotenz-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Memotenz <br \/>\r\n                      <small>(Editor\u2019s Choice)<\/small><\/a> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <strong>95\/100<\/strong> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896 mk-159\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk1\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/focus-factor-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Focus Factor<\/a>\r\n                        <\/td>\r\n                      <li> 92\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk2\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/geniux-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Geniux<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 82\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk4\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/prevagen-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prevagen<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 76\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"last-m\">\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        CurcuActiv                      <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        31\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h5><strong>Conclusion &#8211; Does CurcuActiv Work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Overall, we\u2019re not sure we\u2019d recommend <strong>CurcuActiv <\/strong>for people looking for a cognitive support product. There is some evidence that turmeric has some good benefits to the brain, but we\u2019re not sold on the claims the Nordic Clinical has made.<\/p>\n<p>First, the makers of this product seem to think it\u2019s okay to tell consumers they\u2019ll experience immediate results from taking this supplement. The high expectations likely deter more consumers from continuing use, as the promises ring false.<\/p>\n<p>Second, there weren\u2019t a whole lot of great reviews for <strong>CurcuActiv.<\/strong> This product did have some positive reviews, but nearly all the five star ratings came from people who only bothered to offer a sentence fragment, often unrelated to the product. Most people stated they were disappointed or just didn\u2019t see the cognitive improvements they were looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the information we found about <strong>CurcuActiv<\/strong>, we\u2019re not sure we\u2019d recommend this product, as the results seem minimal at best. Users looking for a brain booster may be better off looking for a supplement that contains a broad range of ingredients and can deliver more measurable results.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of experts has reviewed a wide range of brain supplements before discovering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/memotenz-review\/\">Memotenz<\/a> best addresses many of the cognitive concerns users have, especially as they get older. Made from a formula containing ingredients like gingko biloba, glutamine, St. John\u2019s Wort and more, this product can help users make the most out of their day, and take on tasks with greater efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/memotenz-review\/\">Memotenz<\/a> is made in an FDA-certified facility and takes a number of steps to keep customers safe, and to make certain the product works as promised. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/memotenz-review\/\">Read more about how Memotenz can improve your brain \u2013 click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is it? CurcuActiv is a supplement powder that boosts cognitive function, memory recall and sharpness. The official website claims this product can improve overall brain health after just one dose. 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