Safety Profile
Overall safety rating: Generally Safe
Boswellia Side Effects & Safety
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Potential Side Effects
- Mild gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, acid reflux) in some users
- Rare skin rash or allergic reaction
- Diarrhea at high doses
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- Anticoagulants — boswellia may have mild antiplatelet activity; monitor if combining with blood thinners
- NSAIDs — additive anti-inflammatory effects; may allow NSAID dose reduction under medical supervision
- Immunosuppressants — theoretical interaction due to immune-modulating effects
Maximum Dose
Do not exceed: Up to 1,200mg/day has been used in clinical trials without significant adverse effects
References
- Yu G, Xiang W, Zhang T, et al. (2020). Effectiveness of boswellia and boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. DOI PubMed
- Sengupta K, Alluri KV, Satish AR, et al. (2008). A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Arthritis Research & Therapy. DOI PubMed
- Sengupta K, Krishnaraju AV, Vishal AA, et al. (2010). Comparative efficacy and tolerability of 5-Loxin and Aflapin against osteoarthritis of the knee. International Journal of Medical Sciences. DOI PubMed