My stepdad has been a contractor pretty much his whole life, which as you can imagine, has taken quite the toll on his body, especially his joints. After his doctor had advised him to back off taking Advil for his joints to help prevent potential liver damage, my mother started looking towards more natural solutions - stretching, tart cherry juice, Epsom salts, etc. In trying to find natural solutions for joint pain, she found that something called ApresFlex had seemed to be helping people all over with their joint problems - and for good reason! 

• Joint pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis 
• Osteoarthritis 

ApresFlex contains approximately 20% of something called Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), which is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpene that acts as "an orally active, non-redox and non-competitive 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor," and has anti-inflammatory effects. 5-lipoxygenase is an enzyme responsible for the production of inflammatory leukotrienes. An overproduction of leukotrienes is "a major cause of inflammation in asthma, allergic rhinitis, and osteoarthritis." 

While there are technically four kinds of boswellic acid, AKBA is thought to be the most powerful. "The bioavailability of AKBA from AprèsFlex was found to be significantly higher in comparison with that of other commercially available Boswellia extracts," according to ApresFlex manufacturer, PLT Health Solutions.

Beyond joint comfort and flexibility improvements, AprèsFlex also positively impacts biological markers associated with joint health and inflammation, including TNFa, CRP, and IL-6. It was also shown to significantly inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-3), enzymes that break down cartilage, collagen and connective tissues."

In addition to its benefits for joint health and function, ApresFlex has also been found to have other positive health benefits including: 

• Digestive Health - Because Boswellia serrata has such strong anti-inflammatory properties, it may help with treating inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). While more research is needed, early studies comparing a variant of the Boswellia serrata extract to a popular anti-inflammatory drug (mesalamine) found that the extract could be effective at treating UC. 

• Respiratory Health - As we mentioned above, ApresFlex and Boswellia serrata extracts help to reduce the production of leukotrienes, which not only cause inflammation and pain in the joints but also cause bronchial muscles to contract in those with asthma. There are two main health benefits of Boswellia serrata for those with asthma. In one study, those who had bronchial asthma and took Boswellia "experienced decreased asthma symptoms and indicators".  Boswellia has also been found in early research to help with immune system response to environmental factors, as those diagnosed with asthma usually have an overreaction to environmental allergens such as pollution, pet dander, and pollen. 

Side Effects of Boswellia Serrata

Just like any other herbal or dietary supplement, there are always potential side effects of taking ApresFlex or another form of Boswellia serrata extract, which is why it's so important to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider before adding any dietary supplement to your routine. While ApresFlex and Boswellia serrata extract products are generally safe when taken under the provided dosage guidelines, you may experience mild side effects including: 

• Nausea 
• Diarrhea 
• Skin rashes
• Acid reflux

If you're experiencing one or more of these symptoms, discontinue use and talk to your doctor.  It is important to note that Boswellia may stimulate blood flow in the uterus and pelvis, which can accelerate menstrual flow and can even induce a miscarriage in women. It may also interact with certain medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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