Life Extension Boswellia

Name: Life Extension Boswellia
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: 737870163961
Price: 20.14 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Life Extension

£20.14

Life Extension Boswellia keeps it simple: targeted joint support, 100mg - 60 vcaps per pack.

What it is

Boswellia serrata, a resin extract from the Indian frankincense tree
Standardised extracts are normally measured by their boswellic acid content — check the label for the amount in this one

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, Everyday Health Supplements, Greens, Superfoods & Herbal Supplements, Herbal Supplements, Joint Supplements, Life Extension, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 737870163961

At a glance

£0.33

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for boswellia (indian frankincense)

Our honest take

One small capsule a day of AprèsFlex, a branded boswellia extract standardised to 20% AKBA, the compound most studied in boswellia research. It is simple and low-dose by design, and works out at about 34p a day. The research on AprèsFlex is small and largely linked to its maker, and boswellia has no authorised health claim.

You want a one-a-day boswellia with a clearly stated, branded extract
You are vegetarian
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You take regular medication without checking with your GP or pharmacist

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: AprèsFlex Boswellia serrata extract (gum resin, standardised to 20% AKBA), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable cellulose capsule, silica, vegetable stearate.

Per daily dose (1 capsule): AprèsFlex boswellia extract 100 mg (about 20 mg AKBA).

Pack: 60 capsules, 60 daily doses.

Dietary: vegetarian capsule.

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

How to use

Take 1 capsule a day. 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	100mg - 60 vcaps	£20.14	£0.33
Cytoplan Boswellia		from £25.37	£0.42
Doctor's Best Boswellia with UC-II		from £27.34	£0.91
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.