Boswellia 450 mg — 60 Vegan Capsules — Supports Healthy Inflammatory Response*
LifeSource Vitamins Boswellia 450 mg provides standardized Boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense) extract (≥65% boswellic acids) to support joint comfort, mobility, and a healthy inflammatory response.* Boswellic acids modulate 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and related pathways.* Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and
3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & label accuracy.*
Research Promise:
Every benefit below is supported by human clinical research indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts in PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We complement this with NIH NCCIH herb overviews. Reviews from 39 health organizations and insights from 20 universities inform our guidance.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
• Osteoarthritis pain & function* — Meta-analysis of RCTs shows improvements in pain and physical function with Boswellia serrata extracts (NIH/PMC — Yu G, 2020).
• Rapid symptom relief* — Aflapin® (boswellia extract) improved pain and function within 5 days in adults with knee OA (NIH/PMC — Vishal AA, 2011).
• 5-Loxin® clinical benefits* — Randomized, double-blind trial reported reduced pain and improved physical function vs placebo (NIH/PubMed — Sengupta K, 2008).
• Aflapin® vs 5-Loxin®* — Head-to-head comparison found both effective; Aflapin® showed greater improvement in key outcomes (NIH/PMC — Sengupta K, 2010).
• Inflammatory biomarkers* — Human studies report favorable changes in hs-CRP and related markers with standardized boswellia extracts (see review: NIH/PMC — Yu G, 2020).
Additional Studies Showing Promising Benefits*
• Mechanism — 5-LOX modulation* — Boswellic acids (incl. AKBA) act on 5-LOX and leukotriene pathways relevant to joint comfort (overview within NIH/PMC — Yu G, 2020).
• Mobility & stiffness* — RCTs consistently show improved WOMAC/other scores vs placebo (NIH/PMC — Vishal AA, 2011; NIH/PubMed — Sengupta K, 2008).
• Synergy with curcumin* — Combination formulas have shown additional symptom improvements in clinical settings (NIH/PMC — Panda AK, 2018).
• GI/IBD context* — Evidence suggests mucosal support in inflammatory bowel settings (overview: NIH/PMC — Gupta I, 2015).
University / Academic Context*
• Harvard University — educational materials on arthritis and evidence-based integrative approaches.*
• Johns Hopkins University — teaching resources on joint disease and inflammatory pathways.*
• Oregon State University — Linus Pauling Institute — academic overviews on anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and mechanisms.*
• Cornell University & University of Florida — programs in nutrition/biochemistry relevant to botanical actives and joint health.*
Global Evidence & Authoritative Reviews*
• NIH/NCCIH — Frankincense/Boswellia overview* — Summary of uses, evidence, and safety on the U.S. National Institutes of Health domain (NIH/NCCIH — Frankincense).
We monitor research from leading institutions — Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, UF, OSU (Linus Pauling Institute), Columbia, Cornell, and more — to keep our guidance aligned with credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
• Clinically shown to reduce osteoarthritis pain & stiffness*
• Supports joint comfort, mobility & cartilage integrity*
• Modulates inflammatory 5-LOX leukotriene pathways*
• Rapid benefits reported with Aflapin®*
3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency*
Suggested Use
See product label for full directions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
• Serving Size — 1 vegan capsule
• Servings Per Container — 60
• Active Ingredient — Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) extract 450 mg, standardized to ≥65% boswellic acids
• Form — Vegan Capsules
• Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free, no artificial colors*
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
3rd-Party Testing
Each batch is independently verified for identity, potency, and purity. Click here to see our 3rd-party testing.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Boswellia 450 mg supports joint comfort, mobility, and a healthy inflammatory response; NIH/PubMed human studies show benefits. 3rd-party tested.*
