Boswellin®
Boswellin® is a standardized extract from the gum resin of Boswellia serrata, a tree native to the dry, hilly regions of India. Also known as Indian frankincense or “Salai guggal,” this botanical has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic practices for supporting overall wellness.*
Research
Chemistry
The four major pentacyclic triterpenoids identified in Boswellin® are β-boswellic acid,Acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid, Acetyl-11–keto–β-boswellic acid
Leukotriene Inhibition
The presence of a specific AKBA-binding site on 5-lipooxygense (5-LO) that is distinct from the arachidonate substrate-binding site was determined using photoaffinity labeling.
Mechanism of Action
Leukotrienes are fatty acids which are formed from arachidonic acid by an enzyme called 5-lipoxygenase(5-LO)
Boswellin®