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Reduce Inflammation With Out Side effects With Boswellia
The prehistoric herb boswellia (Boswellia serrata) has been used for 1000's of years to treat conditions that, in recent years, have been found to be caused by inflammation. Originating in Africa, China, and the Middle East, boswellia herb is derived from the sappy resin of the boswellia tree.
In the 1970's, German scientists found that boswellia exhibits therapeutic effects similar to those of the non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) compounds ibuprofen and aspirin. Unlike boswellia, however, NSAIDs will inhibit the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzymes. Unfortunately, medications that inhibit COX-2 often inhibit COX-1, which is required to maintain a healthy stomach lining and common side effects include gastrointestinal bleeding and death when abused.
Boswellia differs from the NSAIDs in its anti-inflammatory action. Boswellia has been shown to reduce inflammation in both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other autoimmune conditions by blocking the pro inflammatory enzyme 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX). A number of immune system chemicals secreted during the inflammatory response contribute to the chronic inflammation seen in atherosclerosis, osteoarthritis and certain autoimmune diseases. Stopping these pro inflammatory chemicals reduces symptoms of inflammation and helps taper the autoimmune mechanism.
For all those looking to reduce inflammation, it is important that these individuals consume Boswellia daily. It is recommended that Boswellia be consumed 2 – 6 times daily at 300 milligrams each dose to help reduce inflammation.