Dr. Dana Smith (DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, AACC)

Dana Smith, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of nursing experience and over two decades of advanced practice, much of it focused on cardiovascular health and advanced heart failure. As a clinician, Dana has long approached the supplement industry with healthy skepticism — concerned, like many healthcare providers, about drug interactions, inconsistent quality, and a general lack of evidence-based literature behind many products on the market. That scrutiny is what drew her to Joy Organics, and why she now serves as a member of the company's Medical Advisory Board, helping evaluate product quality, formulation, and safety from a clinical perspective. (Compensation disclosure: Dana is a paid member of Joy Organics' Medical Advisory Board.)

Product Review

As a cardiovascular nurse practitioner, I don't recommend supplements lightly. Between potential drug interactions, inconsistent manufacturing standards, and the thin evidence base behind many products on store shelves, I've spent most of my career telling patients to be cautious. Thus, when I was asked to evaluate Joy Organics, I went in with my clinical hesitation fully intact.

What changed my mind was the company's approach to transparency and quality. Joy Organics sources USDA-certified organic hemp, uses no artificial fillers, and — critically for a clinician — publishes third-party lab results for every batch, checking for pesticide residue, heavy metals, and contaminants. That level of transparency is still rare in this industry, and it's the baseline I look for before I'll personally use, or professionally endorse, any product containing an active compound like CBD.

The CBD Softgel with Curcumin (50mg broad-spectrum CBD / 500mg NovaSOL curcumin) has genuinely impressed me. I manage some chronic joint and inflammatory discomfort myself, and I've noticed a meaningful difference in my day-to-day comfort since incorporating it consistently. I can't and won't make medical claims about what it treats — but from a formulation standpoint, the use of NovaSOL curcumin (a highly bioavailable, water-soluble form) paired with broad-spectrum, THC-free CBD is a thoughtful combination, and it's held up to my own clinical scrutiny over time.

The Sleep Softgel (50mg broad-spectrum CBD / 20mg CBN / 3mg melatonin) addresses something I see constantly, both personally and in patients: stress-driven sleep disruption. Prescription sleep aids come with real downsides — dependency risk, and that "hungover," foggy feeling the next morning that can affect safety and function. For several years now, I've personally used the Sleep Softgel, often alongside the Curcumin Softgel, and what's stood out most is waking up clear-headed, with no residual sedation — just consistently better rest.

I still believe healthcare providers should approach supplements with a critical eye. However, Joy Organics' commitment to organic sourcing, rigorous third-party testing, and thoughtful, science-backed formulation is what earned my trust — both as a clinician and as someone using these products myself.