Cytoplan Boswellia

Name: Cytoplan Boswellia
Brand: Cytoplan
SKU: 5060202187966
Price: 25.37 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Cytoplan

£25.37

Cytoplan Boswellia keeps it simple: boswellia extract, 120 vcaps per pack.

What it is

Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense
A herbal extract used in traditional Ayurvedic joint formulas

How to use

Use as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.

Good to know

Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Cytoplan, Everyday Health Supplements, Greens, Superfoods & Herbal Supplements, Herbal Supplements, Joint Supplements, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 5060202187966

At a glance

£0.42

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for boswellia (indian frankincense)

Our honest take

A strong, vegan boswellia capsule: each one gives 400 mg of extract standardised to 65% boswellic acids (260 mg), and the label allows one or two a day. It is clearly labelled and free from fillers you would want to avoid. Boswellia has some small, mostly maker-funded studies and no authorised health claim, and at around 42p for two capsules it is not cheap.

You want a single-ingredient, high-strength boswellia with a stated standardisation
You are vegan or avoid wheat, soy and dairy
You are pregnant or breastfeeding (the maker advises against it)
You take regular medication without checking with your GP or pharmacist
You want the cheapest boswellia: Life Extension's one-a-day is less per day

The science

Boswellia (Indian frankincense)· evidence: Limited

Boswellia serrata is a tree resin used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Supplements are usually extracts standardised to a percentage of boswellic acids or AKBA, often under brand names such as 5-Loxin, ApresFlex or Boswellin.

Studies have looked at boswellia extracts for joint comfort. A number of small trials and reviews report positive results, but most trials were short, small and funded by or linked to the extract makers, and the extracts and doses differ a lot. Independent, larger trials are lacking.

As a botanical, boswellia has no authorised health claim in Great Britain, so we make no claims about what it does.

Typical dose: Varies by extract: studies used about 100–250 mg of branded AKBA-rich extracts, or 300–1,000 mg of standard extracts, a day

Safety: Usually well tolerated; can cause stomach upset or heartburn. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Herbal extracts can interact with medicines, so speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take regular medication, including blood thinners.

Research we looked at:
Yu G et al. (2020). Effectiveness of Boswellia and Boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complement Med Ther 20:225.
Cameron M, Chrubasik S (2014). Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (5):CD002947.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: Boswellia serrata extract (65% boswellic acids), stoneground brown rice flour, capsule shell (plant cellulose), magnesium stearate, bamboo silica.

Per capsule: boswellia extract 400 mg, providing 260 mg boswellic acids. Daily dose 1–2 capsules.

Pack: 120 capsules, 60 daily doses at 2 a day.

Dietary: suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Free from wheat, soy and dairy.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1–2 capsules a day with food. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Joint products are not a treatment for any condition. If you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, see your GP or a physiotherapist.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	120 vcaps	£25.37	£0.42
Doctor's Best Boswellia with UC-II		from £27.34	£0.91
Life Extension Boswellia		from £20.14	£0.34
Himalaya Bone & Joint Wellness Boswellia (Shallaki)		from £7.69	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.