Boswellia serrata has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, perhaps millennia by some accounts.1 While boswellia has had many benefits attributed to it in that time, it is boswellia's use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and analgesic that have garnered the most attention in western medicine

There are some who theorize that chronic inflammation may be the top factor in the general aging of the body. Keeping inflammation balanced in the body is the key to managing it effectively

Hardly a day goes by anymore without seeing a report exalting a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids. A diet rich in omega-3 fats has been linked to a wide range health benefits, most notably reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced risk of certain cancers, improved joint health, and improved mood. The typical American diet is very high in red meat, and low in fish. This results in a diet that has a high omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio, which the opposite of what is believed to be ideal