Channel: Christopher Walker

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Description: Watch the full Think Again episode here - youtube.com/watch?v=jBMs00NUXY0 Learn more about UMZU's mission to make the world healthy again at umzu.com UMZU Research Library: Boswellia Serrata - umzu.com/blogs/library/boswellia-serrata-resin-extract Boswellia serrata is more commonly known as frankincense, with a rich ancient history. It happens to be incredibly useful for tempering inflammation, especially with respect to arthritic pain symptoms. An extensive 2011 report concluded that frankincense may be beneficial as an anti-inflammatory agent. This was supported by a 2015 study that showed strong evidence for frankincense as an inflammation suppressor. That’s not all; a systematic review analyzing 47 studies on frankincense showed that the compound was effective for treating both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. On top of that, the research also concluded that frankincense was effective for treating other conditions, such as colitis and Crohn’s disease. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3309643 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4556964 bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a2813 How does frankincense bring down inflammation? It actually does this through multiple pathways. One way is by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Cytokines refer to a number of small proteins that play an active role in cell signaling. They’re secreted by the immune system and interact with other cells. Depending on the type of cytokine, that interaction may be good or bad for the body. Just as there are pro-inflammatory cytokines that create disease and illness, there are also anti-inflammatory cytokines that help the body. One study showed that frankincense suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokine production in joint cartilage. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19943332 Furthermore, frankincense also contains a compound known as acetyl-11-keto boswellic acid (AKBA). Studies show that this substance inhibits an inflammatory enzyme known as 5-lipoxygenase. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23194864 On top of that, frankincense is also known for boosting the immune system. This is especially good news for sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis. Remember that rheumatoid is an autoimmune disease caused by an abnormal immune response. Frankincense corrects this response by promoting white blood cell production and improving your body’s natural response to inflammation and foreign pathogens. Store shelves are lined with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like Ibuprofen, Motrin, and Advil for relieving arthritis pain. As with any other synthetic medication, there are side effects. Users of such products have reported nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, increased perspiration, and swelling. There is also the risk of overdosing on NSAIDs and causing serious health problems. Regular use of Ibuprofen has actually been linked to stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. The likelihood of this occurring depends on frequency of use and your sensitivity. If you become reliant on the drugs and take it every day just to manage the pain, then you up the odds of the NSAIDs causing serious damage. Stomach ulcers are no laughing matter. According to data, roughly one in 13 cases result in death. The mortality rate increases to one in five when NSAIDs enter the equation. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2698873