AOR Boswellia Serrata 333mg - Joint Support | 90 Capsules
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 1 vegan capsule |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80026702 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- SUPPORTS JOINT FLEXIBILITY & MOBILITY: Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, and to help maintain healthy joint function and range of motion.
- STANDARDIZED 40% BOSWELLIC ACIDS: Each capsule delivers 333 mg of a 5:1 Boswellia serrata extract standardized to 40% boswellic acids (DHE 1665 mg) - practitioner-grade potency, not a generic raw-resin powder.
- TRADITIONAL JOINT-COMFORT BOTANICAL: Boswellia serrata (frankincense) is a plant resin used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine to help relieve joint pain and inflammation.
- PLANT-BASED, VEGAN FORMULA: Vegan and gluten-free in a vegetable (hypromellose) capsule with no synthetic additives - just standardized extract, microcrystalline cellulose, potato starch and sodium stearyl fumarate.
- FOR ACTIVE MEN & WOMEN: Suitable for adults maintaining an active lifestyle who want ongoing support for joint comfort and mobility.
- FREE FROM UNNECESSARY FILLERS: No unnecessary binders or fillers - a clean, single-ingredient capsule built around one standardized botanical extract.
- 90 CAPSULES, 30-DAY SUPPLY: Take 1 capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner; one 90-capsule bottle provides a full 30-day supply. Allow a minimum of 2 months to notice the full beneficial effects.
- PREMIUM CANADIAN QUALITY: Made in Canada in a GMP-compliant facility by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), licensed under Health Canada NPN 80026702.
Product description
AOR Boswellia Serrata (Maxi Boz II) - Standardized Joint Support
A closer look at AOR Boswellia Serrata (Maxi Boz II) - standardized 40% boswellic acids, made in Canada. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80026702.
The AOR difference
Standardized extract, clean formula, since 1991.
Standardized extract
333 mg of a 5:1 Boswellia serrata extract standardized to 40% boswellic acids per capsule - not a generic raw resin powder.
Clean, vegan formula
Vegan, gluten-free capsules with only three non-medicinal ingredients and no unnecessary binders or fillers.
Why boswellia serrata
Four ways standardized boswellia extract supports your joints.
Joint & Mobility
Helps maintain healthy joint function and supports flexibility and range of motion.
Antioxidant Support
Boswellic acids help protect cells from oxidative damage.
Cellular Wellness
Contributes to overall health and vitality as part of a daily routine.
Plant-Based Extract
A standardized 40% boswellic acids extract from Boswellia serrata gum resin - vegan and gluten-free.
AOR Boswellia Serrata: Supplement Facts
Each capsule contains:
- Boswellia serrata (5:1, 40% boswellic acids) DHE 1665 mg333 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, potato starch, sodium stearyl fumarate.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, and to help maintain healthy joint function.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 2 months to see beneficial effects. Do not mix, crush or blend capsules; swallow capsules whole.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or for use beyond 6 months. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, nausea, heartburn and vomiting, or hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy); in which case, discontinue use. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Sealed for your protection - do not use if the seal is broken.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Chaque capsule contient :
- Boswellia serrata (5:1, 40% acides boswelliques) EHD 1665 mg333 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Cellulose microcristalline, amidon de pomme de terre, stéarylfumarate de sodium.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Utilisé en médecine à base de plantes pour aider à soulager la douleur et l'enflure articulaires associées à l'arthrose du genou, et pour aider à maintenir une fonction articulaire saine.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 capsule trois fois par jour avec de la nourriture, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Utiliser pendant au moins 2 mois pour constater les effets bénéfiques. Ne pas mélanger, écraser ou broyer les capsules; avaler les capsules entières.
Mises en garde et précautions : Consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'utilisation si vous êtes enceinte, si vous allaitez, ou pour une utilisation au-delà de 6 mois. Certaines personnes peuvent ressentir des effets gastro-intestinaux légers tels que diarrhée, douleurs ou crampes abdominales, nausées, brûlures d'estomac et vomissements, ou une hypersensibilité (p. ex. allergie); dans ce cas, cessez l'utilisation. Consultez un praticien de soins de santé si les symptômes persistent ou s'aggravent. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec. Scellé pour votre protection - ne pas utiliser si le sceau est brisé.
NPN 80026702
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Boswellia Serrata
One standardized extract - four ways it supports your joints.
Joint Flexibility
Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, and to support flexibility and range of motion.
Standardized Strength
Every capsule delivers 333 mg of a 5:1 extract standardized to 40% boswellic acids - consistent, practitioner-grade potency.
Antioxidant Activity
Boswellic acids provide antioxidant support that helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Clean, Vegan Formula
Vegan and gluten-free with no unnecessary binders or fillers - just standardized extract in a vegetable capsule.
How to use
Take
Take 1 capsule with food.
Repeat
Take 1 capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Be consistent
Use daily for a minimum of 2 months to notice the full beneficial effects.
Stay stocked
One 90-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply at the labeled dose - reorder to stay consistent.
What the research says about Boswellia serrata
Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on Boswellia serrata and its boswellic acids - shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. AOR Boswellia Serrata's claims are the statements authorized under its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 80026702.
Faster relief at the higher dose
In a 90-day placebo-controlled trial in knee osteoarthritis, 250 mg of a standardized boswellia extract produced significant pain and function improvements within 7 days, alongside a reduction in cartilage-degrading enzyme in joint fluid.
Human RCTIndependent trial confirms pain relief
A 30-day randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a boswellia extract reported significant reductions in WOMAC and VAS pain scores, with the inflammatory markers TNF-alpha and hs-CRP also lower than placebo.
Human RCTSymptom relief in early knee osteoarthritis
A 90-day randomized, double-blind trial in adults with early or mild knee osteoarthritis found significant improvements in WOMAC and Lequesne scores alongside falling TNF-alpha and hs-CRP levels, with good tolerability.
Human RCTCartilage biomarkers improve alongside pain
A placebo-controlled trial combining boswellia with celery seed extract reported reduced pain, stiffness and swelling over 90 days, along with lower blood markers of cartilage breakdown and higher markers of cartilage-collagen synthesis.
Human RCTFunctionality and quality-of-life gains
In a multicenter crossover study, adding a boswellic-acid-and-harpagoside supplement to physical therapy produced roughly twice the functional improvement seen with physical therapy alone, and those taking the supplement were about three times as likely to reach a clinically meaningful quality-of-life improvement.
Human RCTMeaningful reductions in daily joint pain
An 8-week placebo-controlled trial of a boswellia-containing supplement reported clinically relevant reductions of roughly 46% in pain and 46% in stiffness, with a 38% improvement in physical function, versus placebo.
Human RCTThree inflammatory pathways at once
A 2025 review describes how boswellic acids inhibit the COX-2, 5-LOX and NF-kB pathways together, the proposed basis for their anti-inflammatory and cartilage-protective effects in arthritis.
ReviewAKBA - the key active compound
Of the four major boswellic acids identified in boswellia resin, acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) is described as the most potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, the enzyme central to inflammatory leukotriene production.
ReviewLower inflammatory enzymes, protected cartilage
In a laboratory model of osteoarthritis, a standardized boswellia extract suppressed COX-2 and 5-LOX activity, lowered downstream inflammatory mediators, and helped preserve the joint's cartilage matrix.
PreclinicalA clear dose-response relationship
The same 90-day trial that established boswellia's benefit in knee osteoarthritis found that a higher daily dose (250 mg vs 100 mg) brought noticeably faster relief, pointing to a dose-dependent effect.
Human RCTBenefits tracked across two doses
A 90-day trial comparing 150 mg and 300 mg of a standardized extract, taken twice daily, found both doses improved WOMAC and pain scores, with the higher dose showing numerically greater improvement by day 90.
Human RCTMeasurable relief within days
Even a modest 100 mg daily dose of a boswellia extract produced statistically significant improvements in pain and function scores within 5 days in a placebo-controlled trial, with benefits continuing to 30 days.
Human RCTHead-to-head extract comparison
A 90-day trial comparing two standardized boswellia extracts against placebo found both reduced pain and improved function, with the enhanced-bioavailability extract showing faster symptom relief and better overall efficacy than the standard extract.
Human RCTBioavailability shapes real-world potency
Laboratory comparisons found that an enhanced-absorption boswellia composition increased AKBA availability in circulation by over 50% versus a standard 30%-AKBA extract, translating into better protection of cartilage cells and inhibition of the cartilage-degrading enzyme MMP-3.
PreclinicalNot all extracts are equal
Analysis of 16 commercial frankincense (boswellia) preparations found boswellic and related acid content ranged from under 1% to nearly 36%, and this content directly correlated with how strongly each extract suppressed inflammatory cytokine release.
Comparative lab studyNo hepatic or kidney impact over 90 days
A 90-day safety study of a boswellia-containing formulation in healthy adults found no clinically significant changes in liver enzymes, kidney markers or blood counts, supporting its suitability for extended use.
Human safety studyWell tolerated even at high intake
In a randomized trial using boswellia at daily amounts well above typical supplement labels, the most common side effect was mild, infrequent gastrointestinal discomfort, with no severe treatment-related adverse events.
Human RCTWhy standardization and testing matter
An analytical survey of 14 commercial boswellia extracts found only 2 met the expected boswellic-acid content standard, and 10 contained undeclared citric acid apparently added to mask under-strength material - underscoring why standardized, quality-tested extracts matter.
Analytical studyCirculating inflammatory markers drop
In a randomized trial in adults with an acute inflammatory illness, a boswellic-acid formulation lowered circulating TNF-alpha, IL-8 and other inflammatory cytokines, alongside reduced activity of the NF-kB signalling pathway that drives inflammation.
Human RCTA broad anti-inflammatory signaling profile
A 2021 review of boswellic acids' mechanisms describes their effects across several inflammatory signalling pathways, including 5-LOX/COX and NF-kB - the same targets implicated in joint and other chronic inflammatory conditions.
ReviewPotency tracks with active-acid content
Testing of three commercial frankincense extracts found that their ability to block 5-lipoxygenase, an inflammatory enzyme, and reduce cytokine release in human blood cells rose in step with their measured boswellic-acid content.
Comparative lab studyRanked most effective for pain and stiffness
A network meta-analysis pooling 39 randomized trials and over 4,500 knee osteoarthritis patients found boswellia had the highest probability of being the most effective supplement studied for easing pain and stiffness, with meaningful gains in function too.
Meta-analysisEffect sizes that rival common options
A rheumatology review of natural products for osteoarthritis noted that boswellia extract has shown effect sizes for reducing pain and functional disability larger than those reported for some over-the-counter options and glucosamine-chondroitin.
ReviewQuality of life improves alongside joint comfort
A 6-month trial comparing a boswellic-acid-containing combination to glucosamine-chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis found comparable pain and WOMAC improvements, with the boswellia-containing group showing greater gains in physical quality of life and a greater reduction in joint inflammation on MRI.
Human RCTFrequently asked questions
What is Boswellia serrata and what does it do?
Boswellia serrata, also known as frankincense, is a plant resin used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, and to help support healthy joint function.
How do I take it?
Adults take 1 capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 2 months to notice the full beneficial effects. Do not mix, crush or blend capsules - swallow whole.
What makes this a standardized extract?
Each capsule is a 5:1 Boswellia serrata extract guaranteeing 40% boswellic acids (DHE 1665 mg) - consistent, practitioner-grade potency rather than a variable-strength raw resin. Non-medicinal ingredients are just microcrystalline cellulose, potato starch and sodium stearyl fumarate, in a vegan hypromellose capsule.
How long does one bottle last?
The 90-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply at the labeled dose of 1 capsule three times daily.
Are there any side effects?
Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, nausea, heartburn or vomiting, or hypersensitivity - discontinue use if this occurs. See full cautions on the label.
Is it made in Canada?
Yes. It is manufactured in Canada in a GMP-compliant facility by AOR and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80026702.
Who should not use it?
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or for use beyond 6 months.
Where do I buy it?
Use the orange button on this page - it takes you to the AOR listing on Amazon.ca for secure checkout and fast delivery.
Support joint flexibility and mobility the easy way
Get AOR Boswellia Serrata (Maxi Boz II) on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80026702. Boswellia serrata is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, and to help support healthy joint function. The research summaries below concern Boswellia serrata and boswellic acids and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or for use beyond 6 months. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or for use beyond 6 months. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, nausea, heartburn and vomiting, or hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy); in which case, discontinue use. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Sealed for your protection - do not use if the seal is broken.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, and to help maintain healthy joint function.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Serving Size: 1 Capsule. Boswellia serrata (5:1, 40% boswellic acids) 333 mg (DHE 1665 mg). Non-medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, potato starch, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: Hypromellose. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 2 months to see beneficial effects. Do not mix, crush or blend capsules; swallow capsules whole.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.