Studies: A 2014 Cochrane Review found that a three-month course of 100 mg a day of enriched (AKBA) Boswellia reduced OA pain by nearly 20 points and improved function by eight points (on 100-point scales) without serious side effects. It also shows promise as a cancer treatment. Boswellia may also help reduce cartilage damage in arthritis. They block an enzyme called 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) that breaks down polyunsaturated fatty acids in foods into leukotrienes, inflammatory molecules that attack joints and other tissues. What we know: Boswellic acids, especially one called AKBA, are powerful anti-inflammatories. It’s also used to treat symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Origin: Gum resin from the bark of the Boswellia tree found in India.Ĭlaims: Reduces inflammation and treats rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and bursitis symptoms.
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