I have been suffering from severe arthritis for many years, and as it became worse, the doctors could only suggest increasing the pain killers. One of my church friends recommended I try Boswellia. Vitadeals had just brought in this highly concentrated Boswellia extract, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was sceptical, but after a few days I found to my amazement that it really worked. I have slowly cut back the pain killers, to the point where now I only take them on really bad days. My general health has improved, as well as my mobility. My gastric problems that were caused by the pain killers have gone as well." Mdm Gek, Paya Lebar, Singapore
Benefits of Boswellia Serrata Extract
Joint pain and arthritis affect millions of people each day. It is one of the leading causes of immobility in people above the age of 50. The symptoms
of this chronic disease can be frustrating and can affect the quality of your life. Swanson standardised Boswellia Extract offers you
complete protection to prevent joint and cartilage degeneration. This potent anti-inflammatory herb are used in relieving the symptoms of several
conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, Lupus SLE, etc. It suppresses the spread of inflamed tissues as well as preventing the breakdown of the surrounding connective tissues.
Boswellia contains anti-inflammatory terpenoids called boswellic acids that are responsible for several health benefits. Boswellia reduces pain and inflammation by acting as natural COX-2 inhibitors. It soothes the joints and increases the synovial fluid levels, which in turn helps in lubricating the joints and the surrounding tissues.
Unlike non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), Boswellia serrata extract does not induce ulcers or gastrointestinal discomfort.
Boswellic acids have been shown to inhibit 5‐ lipoxygenase, an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of pro‐inflammatory leukotrienes from
arachidonic acid. In addition to this mechanism, boswellic acids also decrease the activity of the enzyme, Human
Leukocyte Elastase (HLE). This dual action is unique to boswellic acids. As leukotriene formation and HLE release are increased
simultaneously in a number of inflammation and hypersensitivity‐based human diseases, it is generally believed that the reported blockade
of two pro‐inflammatory enzymes by boswellic acids, in conjunction to their beneficial effects on complement proteins and mast cell
stabilizing activity, could explain the healthful effects of Boswellia extracts, as documented in multiple preclinical and clinical studies.
Clinical studies have already demonstrated the anti-tumour activity of this herb. Further research is currently under way that may yet show its potential as a cancer treatment.