boswellia
2 interactions related to boswellia
curcumin + boswellia
Curcumin and boswellia act on complementary anti-inflammatory pathways (NF-kB/prostaglandins and 5-LOX/leukotrienes), and a randomized placebo-controlled trial found the combination eased knee osteoarthritis symptoms more than curcumin alone.
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boswellia + omega-3
Boswellic acids inhibit 5-lipoxygenase to reduce pro-inflammatory leukotrienes, while EPA and DHA from omega-3s lower the arachidonic acid available to inflammatory enzymes and serve as substrates for specialized pro-resolving mediators (resolvins, protectins) that help switch inflammation off. The two act at different steps of the same lipid cascade, giving complementary anti-inflammatory coverage. Evidence in joint pain is modest but consistent.
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