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Boswellia / Indian Frankincense

Boswellia serrata

Mechanism of Action

"Direct non-redox allosteric inhibitor of 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX); prevents leukotriene B4 biosynthesis without causing gastric mucosal ulceration."

Active Compounds
Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA)
Beta-boswellic acid
Tissue Affinity

Colonic mucosa, Joint synovium, Bronchial epithelium

Medical Indications

Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s), osteoarthritis, asthma

Dosage Logic

Standardized extract enriched to >30% AKBA (ApresFlex / 5-Loxin) at 100-250mg daily with a lipid-containing meal.

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General Cautions
Drug Interactions

Minimal cytochrome interference; excellent GI tolerability.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to frankincense oleoresin