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Reduces OA signs in dogs

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Ingredient: Boswellia serrata · botanical

Plain-language summary

Old open-label canine study showed benefit; better human evidence in OA.

About the ingredient

What it is

Resin extract.

Why it's used

Marketed for joint support.

Also known as: Boswellia

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Boswellic acid extract in dogs with chronic joint disease
    Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde · 2004
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    Study summary
    Limited quality
    Design score 3/11
    Design
    open-label
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Open-label (no blinding)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • No blinded control group
    • Sample size not recorded
    • No control group recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: 71% of dogs improved on owner assessment

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