Shallaki Extract
Boswellia serrata
Taken for joints and mobility.
Boswellic acids + AKBA by HPLC
What it’s
taken for.
And how good the evidence is.
| Taken for | Evidence | What the studies show |
|---|---|---|
| Knee and joint comfort | Some | Trials in adults with knee joint problems report less pain and better function over several weeks. Most are small and use specific branded extracts. |
| Mobility and stiffness | Some | Usually measured in the same trials, with similar results and the same limits. |
| Gut and breathing comfort | Early | A handful of small studies. Not enough to rely on. |
| "Rebuilds cartilage" | None | We found no human evidence worth quoting. |
Grades are our reading of published human trials on the ingredient, not tests of this product. Moderate: several controlled trials agree. Some: a few do. Early: small or preliminary. Traditional: long use, little trial data. None: nothing worth quoting. How we grade evidence
What the
research says.
Trials in knee osteoarthritis report less pain and better function over several weeks. Most are small and use specific branded extracts. Evidence for those preparations does not automatically apply to every Boswellia extract.
NCCIH: Boswellia evidence and safetyRead the full shallaki guide: 14 questions answeredIngredient research is not a clinical trial of this product. These findings do not promise an outcome.
Who should check with a doctor first
Check with a doctor first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take regular medication.
Three questions.
Worth asking.
About any Shallaki product. Ours included.
- 01Titration or HPLC—and what does the method count?
Titration counts every organic acid in the resin and calls the total boswellic acids. HPLC measures the individual boswellic acids, and the result is usually much lower.
- 02How much AKBA?
AKBA is the boswellic acid most studied in research. It is a small fraction of the resin, and many labels do not state it at all.
- 03Which Boswellia species?
Several Boswellia species are traded. Shallaki is Boswellia serrata, the Indian species, and the report should confirm it.
What’s in
the capsule.
| Botanical identity | Boswellia serrata |
|---|---|
| Source material | Gum resin extract |
| Amount per capsule | 500 mg |
| Standardisation | Boswellic acids and AKBA; percentages not specified |
| Measurement method | HPLC, not titration |
| Pack | 60 vegetarian capsules |
Product specification. Measured values for each batch are on that batch’s report.
Read the
fine print.
An independent report for each finished batch, with the lab, methods, measured values and limits. That’s our commitment.
This is an example of the information to inspect. No results, lab names or certificates have been invented.
How we testThe paperwork.
Without the small print.
Illustrative layout only. No test results or lab identity are represented here.
EXAMPLE LAYOUT / EVERY BATCH COMES WITH ITS FULL REPORT.
A little more
to go on.
Why specify the measurement method?
A percentage needs context. Methods can measure different groups of compounds, so the method should be read alongside the figure.
Where can I inspect a batch report?
Every batch comes with its own independent lab report, published on this site under the batch number printed on the bottle. The layout shown on this page is an example, not a result.
How many capsules are in the bottle?
60 vegetarian capsules. The amount listed on this page is per capsule, not a personalised daily-use recommendation.
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