Boswellia Extract 500 mg

Boswellia Extract 500 mg

Protocol For Life Balance4.9 (276 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 90 servings
Goals
$30.00 $0.33 per serving

About this product

A 500 mg Boswellia extract amount fits the range commonly used for concentrated products. The focused formula directly supports inflammatory balance without diluting the serving across unrelated actives.

Softgel delivery includes fat and may improve absorption compared with a plain dry capsule. The label names boswellic acids and organic acids but does not provide percentages, so the true active dose remains unknown.

One softgel per serving and a reasonable ongoing cost make the product practical for routine use. It suits buyers who favor delivery and total extract amount, provided they accept incomplete marker disclosure.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a concentrated Boswellia softgel
  • People who prefer one serving unit per day
  • Users focused on joint and inflammatory-balance support
Best for
  • Lipid-based Boswellia delivery
  • Focused daily joint support
  • Users prioritizing extract amount and convenience

Pros

  • Substantial 500 mg extract serving
  • Fat-containing softgel may aid absorption
  • Focused single-botanical design

Cons

  • No quantified boswellic-acid percentage
  • No stated AKBA yield
  • Duplicate extract listings are not clearly explained

Warnings

  • Boswellia may cause heartburn, nausea, or loose stools.
  • The extract may add to the effects of blood thinners or antiplatelet medicines.
  • Softgel ingredients may not suit users avoiding animal-derived gelatin unless the shell source is confirmed.

Product analysis

77 out of 100
A substantial extract in a potentially useful softgel format is appealing, but active boswellic-acid and AKBA levels are still unknown.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient quality86

A substantial Boswellia amount and lipid softgel support useful delivery. Missing active-acid percentages and AKBA yield limit potency assurance.

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Ingredient transparency75

The total extract amount is disclosed without a hidden blend. Repeated marker entries, intake directions, and inactive ingredients remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction66

The supplied average rating is strong and comes from a limited rating pool. No firsthand experiences or recurring complaint details were provided, so consistency remains uncertain.

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Value for money81

A substantial softgel dose provides good value at a moderate serving cost. Missing active-acid percentages keep competitiveness moderate.

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Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.33
Customer rating
4.9 · 276 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 500 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 19 studies
Joint Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 500 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Boswellia extract (Boswellic Acid, organic Acids)
500 mg 30
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
F Composition And Label DisclosureC Composition And Label Disclosure
Boswellia Extract 500 mg lists 500 mg of Boswellia serrata gum resin extract per serving. The label identifies the source and preparation, but gives no boswellic-acid percentage or extraction ratio, so its amount is clearer than its concentration details.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure0

The product identifies Boswellia serrata gum resin extract, but does not list a marker percentage or extraction ratio.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
No boswellic-acid percentage or preparation ratio is supplied for the named extract.

Composition and Label Disclosure60

It states 500 mg of extract without an associated boswellic-acid percentage.
Boswellia Amount and Marker Disclosure
The extract amount is listed, but no boswellic-acid percentage accompanies it.

Commercial Price and Usability

There is no ingredient-specific price or usability conclusion in the supplied information.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 forBoswellia
  5. 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
  6. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support Joint Health forBoswellia
  7. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support Joint Health forBoswellia
  8. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support Joint Health forBoswellia
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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