"I get some pretty bad menstrual cramps every month. One morning when I had no time to waste on pesky menstrual symptoms, I headed straight to my kitchen for a pain reliever. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the bottle of Gaia Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength ($29) that I gave to my husband to help him reduce inflammation and support his heart health. I know that period cramps are linked to inflammation, so I figured I would do a little experiment and try these yellow pills for myself. I wondered if the natural anti-inflammatory benefits of the turmeric would have the same effect.
Within 15 minutes of taking the pills, my period cramps were a thing of the past. The pain relief was very similar to what I experience when taking OTC medication, but it took about half the time for the effects to kick in. I've now made it a monthly practice to take the Gaia Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength supplement, starting a week before my period begins. To me, there is little downside to supplying my body with this herb, it's easy enough to include in my diet, and I welcome the idea of having fewer PMS symptoms any month of the year!" — Lauren Manaker, contributor
Read the full Gaia Herbs Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength review.