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Boswellia Extract

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Boswellia 500 mg
Leucine 100 mg
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Score79
A substantial boswellia dose, black pepper, and a large supply provide good value. Missing active-acid percentages and token leucine keep it from being a top-tier standardized extract.
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Quantity:240 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Joint Health

Score 79

A substantial boswellia dose, black pepper, and a large supply provide good value. Missing active-acid percentages and token leucine keep it from being a top-tier standardized extract.
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$25.46($0.21 per serving)
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Analysis

Two capsules provide 500 mg Indian frankincense extract, 100 mg L-leucine, and 7.5 mg black pepper extract. Boswellia clearly drives the formula, and black pepper may improve exposure to some botanical compounds.

The extract identifies boswellic acid but does not disclose its percentage or AKBA content. Leucine functions as a minor addition rather than an independent muscle-protein trigger at this amount.

One hundred twenty servings and low daily cost create strong practical value. It fits buyers seeking simple boswellia who accept incomplete standardization and medication considerations from black pepper.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a boswellia capsules
  • Users whose needs match the disclosed ingredient amounts
  • People who can screen ingredient-specific medication and tolerance concerns
Best for
  • Comparing form, dose, and practical value
  • Goal-aligned supplement selection
  • Users who prefer a boswellia capsules

Pros

  • Provides 500 mg boswellia extract
  • Includes black pepper extract
  • One hundred twenty servings
  • Low cost per serving

Cons

  • No boswellic-acid percentage
  • No AKBA amount
  • Leucine dose is only 100 mg
  • Requires two capsules

Warnings

  • Boswellia may increase bleeding concern with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • Black pepper extract can alter the metabolism of some medicines
  • Boswellia may cause reflux, nausea, or diarrhea in sensitive users

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

The frankincense extract amount is substantial and black pepper may improve exposure. Missing active-marker percentages limit form precision, while leucine is too small to support muscle protein synthesis.

Ingredient transparency

80 High impact

Listed active ingredients have specific weights and no proprietary blend hides their doses. Complete use directions and a full other-ingredients list are not included in the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

59 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is strong, and the small review sample limits confidence. No detailed comments are provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

85 Highest impact

Meaningful core dosing and favorable recurring cost support good practical value. Incomplete form, activity, or use details remain the main value trade-off.

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Goals

Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Boswellia · 500 mg

Boswellia is directly relevant to inflammatory signaling, and the substantial extract amount gives the formula strong goal fit. Black pepper may improve exposure.

The missing boswellic-acid percentage and AKBA content limit potency verification. Even with that uncertainty, the focused combination offers meaningful depth and little unnecessary complexity.

Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 19 studies
Joint Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Boswellia · 500 mg

Boswellia extract at 500 mg directly targets a relevant inflammatory pathway, and black pepper may improve botanical exposure. The total extract amount is strong and makes the product clearly joint focused.

The label mentions boswellic acid but gives no percentage or AKBA content, preventing comparison with standardized clinical extracts. Leucine is not necessary to the joint concept but does not overwhelm the focused formula.

Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Indian Frankincense extract (Boswellic Acid)
500 mg
L-Leucine
100 mg
Black Pepper fruit extract
7.5 mg
Adults 18–50
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F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

A substantial 500 mg extract and black pepper make this a practical Boswellia-focused formula. The label identifies boswellic acid but omits its percentage and gives no AKBA information, which prevents firm potency comparison. Its low serving cost and large supply support good value despite incomplete standardization.

Leucine · 100 mg OverallScore42
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Only 100 mg of free-form L-leucine is included as a capsule excipient alongside a Boswellia-focused formula. The amount is far too low to act as an independent muscle protein synthesis trigger, although it is clearly disclosed and requires only two capsules. Its very high cost per gram makes it a poor leucine-specific purchase.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Efficacy of Extracts of Oleogum Resin of Boswellia in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Dalmonte T; Andreani G; Rudelli C; Isani G · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,185 participants13 studies pooledJoint Health forBoswellia
  2. Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of Boswellia serrata in maintaining remission of Crohn's disease: good safety profile but lack of efficacy.
    Holtmeier W; Zeuzem S; Preiss J; Kruis W; Böhm S; Maaser C; Raedler A; Schmidt C; Schnitker J; Schwarz J; Zeitz M; Caspary W · Inflammatory bowel diseases · 2011
    Randomized trial108 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  3. Double-blind trial of solid lipid Boswellia serrata particles (SLBSP) vs. standardized Boswellia serrata gum extract (BSE) for osteoarthritis of knee.
    Kulkarni PD; Damle ND; Singh S; Yadav KS; Ghante MR; Bhaskar VH; Hingorani L; Gota VS · Drug metabolism and personalized therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  4. A standardized Boswellia serrata extract shows improvements in knee osteoarthritis within five days-a double-blind, randomized, three-arm, parallel-group, multi-center, placebo-controlled trial.
    Majeed A; Majeed S; Satish G; Manjunatha R; Rabbani SN; Patil NVP; Mundkur L · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024
    Randomized trial105 participantsJoint Health Anti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  5. A Standardized Boswellia serrata Extract Improves Knee Joint Function and Cartilage Morphology in Human Volunteers with Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis in a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kumar B; Ghaytidak AB; Pandey AK; Somepalli RR; Sarda P; Raychaudhuri SP; Rokkam MP · Journal of the American Nutrition Association · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsJoint Health Anti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  6. Clinical Benefits of Boswellia Serrata (BOSMAX®) in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study.
    Jayaram M; Kim J; Baek KS; Jung H; Kim J; M K P; T S C; H B S; Ramaiah V; S P · Journal of medicinal food · 2025
    Randomized trial150 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  7. Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis.
    Cameron M; Chrubasik S · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015
    Meta-analysis5,980 participants49 studies pooledJoint Health forBoswellia
  8. A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel Boswellia serrata extract in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Majeed M; Majeed S; Narayanan NK; Nagabhushanam K · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2019
    Randomized trial48 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support Joint Health forBoswellia
  9. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Sengupta K; Alluri KV; Satish AR; Mishra S; Golakoti T; Sarma KV; Dey D; Raychaudhuri SP · Arthritis research & therapy · 2009
    Randomized trial75 participantsJoint Health Anti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  10. Boswellic Acids Improve Clinical Cognitive Scores and Reduce Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease.
    Karima S; Aghamollaii V; Mahmoodi Baram S; Balenci L; Lanctôt KL; Kiss A; Tafakhori A; Mahdavi M; Rajaei S; Shateri S; Yarhoseini A; Mokhtari F; Fotouhi A; Riazi A · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2023
    Randomized trial85 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  11. Efficacy and Safety of Aflapin®, a Novel Boswellia Serrata Extract, in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Short-Term 30-Day Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Karlapudi V; Sunkara KB; Konda PR; Sarma KV; Rokkam MP · Journal of the American Nutrition Association · 2023
    Randomized trial70 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia
  12. Comparative Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis.
    Zhang Y; Gui Y; Adams R; Farragher J; Itsiopoulos C; Bow K; Cai M; Han J · Nutrients · 2025
    Meta-analysis4,599 participants39 studies pooledJoint Health forBoswellia
  13. Efficacy of curcumin and Boswellia for knee osteoarthritis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Bannuru RR; Osani MC; Al-Eid F; Wang C · Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism · 2019
    Meta-analysis1,009 participants11 studies pooledJoint Health forBoswellia
  14. A full-spectrum Boswellia serrata extract with enhanced bioavailability, and its co-delivered system with curcumin alleviate pain and stiffness associated with moderate spondylitis: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-arm study.
    Mamatha K; Prabhakaran P; Syam Das S; Kanjoormana Aryan M; Thomas J · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  15. Comparative efficacy and tolerability of 5-Loxin and AflapinAgainst osteoarthritis of the knee: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled clinical study.
    Sengupta K; Krishnaraju AV; Vishal AA; Mishra A; Trimurtulu G; Sarma KV; Raychaudhuri SK; Raychaudhuri SP · International journal of medical sciences · 2011
    Randomized trial60 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia
  16. Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of frankincense: Targets, treatments and toxicities.
    Efferth T; Oesch F · Seminars in cancer biology · 2022
    Systematic reviewAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  17. Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Haroyan A; Mukuchyan V; Mkrtchyan N; Minasyan N; Gasparyan S; Sargsyan A; Narimanyan M; Hovhannisyan A · BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial201 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia