Boswellia (Indian Frankincense) Boswellia serrata
What is Boswellia (Indian Frankincense)?
Boswellia (Indian Frankincense) (Boswellia serrata) is a botanical traditionally used for joint comfort and mobility. It is associated with 🦴 joint & bone support health.
What it's being explored for today
Boswellic acids (especially AKBA) studied for inhibiting inflammatory enzymes (5-LOX); clinical trials for arthritis
How to use Boswellia (Indian Frankincense)
Take 300–500 mg standardized extract (65% boswellic acids) 2–3 times daily with food. Not commonly consumed as tea. Look for AKBA-enriched formulas.
Safety & precautions
Generally well tolerated. May cause mild GI upset. May interact with anti-inflammatory medications. Avoid during pregnancy.
How Boswellia (Indian Frankincense) fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Boswellia (Indian Frankincense) complement that by supporting your 🦴 joint & bone support systems while you do the work.
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