Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
How long to take it
Eight to twelve weeks to judge effect, then reassess.
Who it's actually for
People with osteoarthritis or inflammatory joint pain.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 300–500 mg extract two to three times daily in trials
Generally well tolerated; heartburn and nausea are the usual complaints.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) — Ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac
- Immunosuppressants — Ciclosporin, tacrolimus, azathioprine, biologics, steroids
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Standardised extracts state their boswellic acid percentage — unstandardised ones are a lottery.
- May add to the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs.