Overview
An ayurvedic resin (Frankincense) that specifically inhibits the 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) enzyme. Unlike NSAIDs which target COX enzymes, Boswellia targets the pathway responsible for cartilage degradation and leukotriene production.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
Natural pain relief without gut damage.
Boswellia works by blocking leukotrienes, inflammatory molecules that attack joints. Studies show it can reduce knee pain and stiffness as effectively as valdecoxib (a drug), but with a better safety profile.
By inhibiting the enzyme 5-LOX, it also prevents the degradation of collagen, preserving the structural integrity of the joint matrix.