Boswellia Extract 400 mg

Boswellia Extract 400 mg

Vital Nutrients4.6 (32 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 90 servings
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$28.99 $0.32 per serving

About this product

A single 400 mg Boswellia serrata gum extract keeps the formula focused on inflammatory balance and joint comfort. The amount is meaningful, but extract weight alone does not show how much of the relevant boswellic acids it provides.

The label names several boswellic-acid compounds yet assigns no useful quantities to them. Without a standardization percentage or AKBA yield, it cannot be compared confidently with well-characterized extracts.

One capsule per serving and a low ongoing cost make it easy to use. The dry capsule has no lipid carrier or other stated absorption support, so it fits buyers who value simplicity more than verified potency.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a simple Boswellia-only supplement
  • People who prefer one capsule per serving
  • Budget-conscious users comfortable with incomplete potency details
Best for
  • Focused joint-comfort support
  • Simple daily use
  • Low-cost Boswellia supplementation

Pros

  • Substantial total extract amount
  • Single-active formula avoids filler ingredients
  • Convenient one-capsule serving

Cons

  • No boswellic-acid standardization percentage
  • No quantified AKBA yield
  • Dry capsule provides no stated absorption support

Warnings

  • Boswellia may cause nausea, reflux, or loose stools in sensitive users.
  • Boswellia may add to the effects of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.
  • Stop use and seek advice if the gum-resin extract causes an allergic reaction.

Product analysis

70 out of 100
A convenient, focused Boswellia dose is held back by missing active-marker percentages and no stated absorption support.

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

Nutrient quality78

A substantial Boswellia extract amount directly fits the intended use. Missing active-acid standardization and absorption support make effective potency harder to judge.

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Ingredient transparency69

The total extract amount is clear and no blend hides it. Active-marker quantities, intake directions, and inactive ingredients remain unclear.

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Customer satisfaction55

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

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Value for money75

The focused formula and substantial extract amount provide fair value. Missing active-acid standardization keeps it from comparing more strongly.

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Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.32
Customer rating
4.6 · 32 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Joint Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 400 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 24 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 400 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 19 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Boswellia serrata gum extract
400 mg 30
Alpha and Beta Boswellic Acids
0 NP
3-Acetyl-Beta Boswellic Acid
0 NP
3-Acetyl-Alpha Boswellic Acid
0 NP
11-Keto-Beta-Boswellic Acid
0 NP
3-Acetyl-11-Ketone-Beta Boswellic Acid
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Boswellia · 400 mg OverallScore30
F Composition And Label DisclosureC Composition And Label Disclosure
Boswellia Extract 400 mg lists 400 mg of Boswellia serrata gum extract per serving. The label names the preparation, but gives no boswellic-acid percentage or extraction ratio, so you can see the amount without knowing how concentrated or prepared the extract is.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure0

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

Composition and Label Disclosure60

It states 400 mg of Boswellia but gives no boswellic-acid percentage alongside that amount.
Boswellia Amount and Marker Disclosure
The amount is stated, but no associated boswellic-acid percentage is listed.

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. 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