Hello!
Out of the major causes of death in the U.S., chronic inflammation contributes to many of them.
No good solution for this has been found from the medical side. You know, from past newsletters, how many nutrients are depleted from products like aspirin, and then there is the ulcer and going deaf side effects.
Let’s talk about boswellia (known as frankincense in the Bible). It’s been used for thousands of years to help with inflammation.
Boswellia has several compounds to reduce inflammation. One scientists have found is AKBA (3-0-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid). Why we just use AKBA!
Recent research shows its anti-inflammatory actions may even exceed NSAID products. It has a broader spectrum of actions and works on a wider range of inflammation processes.
It definitely is safer!
While NSAIDS work on the COX 2 enzyme, Boswellia works on this but even more on the 5-Lox enzyme by reducing inflammatory signals called leukotrienes.
Leukotrienes promote inflammation of the bowel lining. Reducing 5-Lox has been shown to lower the number of precancerous polyps, help keep polyps from becoming malignant and reduce swelling in the bowel. (International Journal of Colorectal Disease)
Other components suppress another inflammatory complex NF-kappaB. When this is reduced it really helps with chronic inflammation throughout the body. (this is what I’m looking for!)
Boswellia also inhibits cytokines and tumor necrosis factor TNG-a, interleukin-1, beta IL-1B, IL-6, and IFN-y (inflammatory T-lymphocytes)- Just to name a few.
There is so much more to say about Boswellia for another day. Know it’s not just for joint problems but can bring down inflammation systemically and in the bowel.
So now you have a better idea of what Boswellia can do but not every product is as effective. I work with a high quality joint product that took it further, pairing boswellia up with Safflower extract for even greater benefit. The company holds a synergy patent on this proprietary extract duo.
This company I have aligned myself for nutritional products and more always goes beyond what others are doing to give more benefit! Keeping inflammation down is a great benefit for a longer life.
To Your Health!
Tricia