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[luv2increase]

The title says it all. If you have taken boswellia and noticed an improvement in cognition, I as well as others would like to hear your story.


Thank you.

[bgwithadd]

Also mention which type and where you got it. It does not seem to be very common or standardized.

[Jacovis]

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry259790
wccaguy (August 28, 2008):
“…Oh... and by the way... Boswellia is a Nootropic.... Really! ... with a scientific literature just beginning to appear that makes it clearer why it could be one…”

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry259796
wccaguy (August 28, 2008):
“I have noticed my memory isn't as good for a few years now.

I recently started on high dose 5-Loxin Boswellia along with high dose Fish Oil (EPA/DHA). I have found it to help a great deal with "brain fog".

I'll be writing about these experiences a bit more soon in the Boswellia thread.”

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry260215
wccaguy (August 29, 2008):
“…Yes. Certainly for me.

I've used Modafinil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc.... The high dose EPA/DHA and high dose Boswellia does pack the same punch as Modafinil. But it certainly improve mood, alertness, and memory.

There are studies showing that inflammation is a significant factor in brain aging as well as in arthritis, asthma, heart disease, and a large number of other diseases.

I don't know what the dosage needs to be to achieve the nootropic effects. I'm taking 2g per day of 5-Loxin.

5-Loxin caused my early stage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms to disappear... Pretty amazing.”

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry260436
wccaguy (August 30, 2008):
“The effects of a low carb diet, high dose fish oil, and 5-Loxin Boswellia are great.

I've tried Modafinil and Adderall a bit. After doing Boswellia, I can't imagine a reason to do them ever again.”

[luv2increase]

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry259790
wccaguy (August 28, 2008):
“…Oh... and by the way... Boswellia is a Nootropic.... Really! ... with a scientific literature just beginning to appear that makes it clearer why it could be one…”

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry259796
wccaguy (August 28, 2008):
“I have noticed my memory isn't as good for a few years now.

I recently started on high dose 5-Loxin Boswellia along with high dose Fish Oil (EPA/DHA). I have found it to help a great deal with "brain fog".

I'll be writing about these experiences a bit more soon in the Boswellia thread.”

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry260215
wccaguy (August 29, 2008):
“…Yes. Certainly for me.

I've used Modafinil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc.... The high dose EPA/DHA and high dose Boswellia does pack the same punch as Modafinil. But it certainly improve mood, alertness, and memory.

There are studies showing that inflammation is a significant factor in brain aging as well as in arthritis, asthma, heart disease, and a large number of other diseases.

I don't know what the dosage needs to be to achieve the nootropic effects. I'm taking 2g per day of 5-Loxin.

5-Loxin caused my early stage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms to disappear... Pretty amazing.”

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry260436
wccaguy (August 30, 2008):
“The effects of a low carb diet, high dose fish oil, and 5-Loxin Boswellia are great.

I've tried Modafinil and Adderall a bit. After doing Boswellia, I can't imagine a reason to do them ever again.”

Thanks Visionary.

[nancy_axel]

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry259790
wccaguy (August 28, 2008):
"…Oh... and by the way... Boswellia is a Nootropic.... Really! ... with a scientific literature just beginning to appear that makes it clearer why it could be one…"

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry259796
wccaguy (August 28, 2008):
"I have noticed my memory isn't as good for a few years now.

I recently started on high dose 5-Loxin Boswellia along with high dose Fish Oil (EPA/DHA). I have found it to help a great deal with "brain fog".

I'll be writing about these experiences a bit more soon in the Boswellia thread."

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry260215
wccaguy (August 29, 2008):
"…Yes. Certainly for me.

I've used Modafinil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc.... The high dose EPA/DHA and high dose Boswellia does pack the same punch as Modafinil. But it certainly improve mood, alertness, and memory.

There are studies showing that inflammation is a significant factor in brain aging as well as in arthritis, asthma, heart disease, and a large number of other diseases.

I don't know what the dosage needs to be to achieve the nootropic effects. I'm taking 2g per day of 5-Loxin.

5-Loxin caused my early stage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms to disappear... Pretty amazing."

http://www.imminst.o...mp;#entry260436
wccaguy (August 30, 2008):
"The effects of a low carb diet, high dose fish oil, and 5-Loxin Boswellia are great.

I've tried Modafinil and Adderall a bit. After doing Boswellia, I can't imagine a reason to do them ever again."

Thanks Visionary.

What genus of Boswellia?:

Shallaki (Boswellia Serrata) is an Indian herb with a rich tradition in the ancient health system of Ayurveda. All over the world, people rely on Boswellia to help them lead healthy. Shallaki (Boswellia isprimarily) used to nourish the joints, promoting healthy function foreasy, worry-free activity.Its oleo-gum-resin is fragrant, transparent and brownish yellow in color and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties thatt have been proved though clinical research. It is also found to be anti-fungal, analgesic, anti-bacterial, and sedative. Boswellia Serratta is mostly used for prevention of improving appetite, rheumatic disorders and helping in general weakness. Parts used: gum and Bark.
http://www.herbal-su...s/shallaki.html

Also, I believe the author of those posts had a diagnosed inflammatory disorder (carpal tunnel, etc)? It could be that taking this anti-inflammatory could ease concentration and wakefulness in those who have (chronic) physical pain .. in his case a dynamic median nerve compression through inflammation of the surrounding 9 antebrachium flexor tendons and the flexor retinaculum ..

Edited by nancy_axel, 02 October 2008 - 03:12 AM.

[edward]

I mentioned the below in the boswellia forum on the supps main page (http://tinyurl.com/3saer7), the more I read to more it seems these incensoles from Boswellia have the potential to be some impressive nootropic/antidepressant compounds and neuroprotective... now if only we could get an extract standardized to these particular components. I am curious about others experience with boswellia for this purpose.
What doses and brands and standardizations people have used that have shown these nootropic benefits, also are these effects immediate or do they need time to build up, do the fade or remain constant, how many times a day seems to work best for this usage etc etc. Of course I could just get some and start experimenting .... Ahh the life of a human lab rat.


I don't know if someone mentioned this but there is a lot of buzz about boswellia (frankincense) having antidepressant/antianxiety components (the main one has been named incensole acetate, get it "incense") and no they are not working by the the usual serotonin et al. pathways but by activating proteins such as TRPV3 and poorly understood ion channels.

http://www.thinkgene...d-the-ceremony/
http://www.scienceda...80520110415.htm
http://personalitymo...ease_depression

edit: problem being though you would need standardized extracts for incensole, so possibly extracts standardized for anti-inflammatory components may be tossing the incensole, one would have to look at solubility and how the extraction and concentration was done (solvents filters whatever), until then anyone wanting to experiment with this for depression/anxiety might be better off trying a simple concentrated whole herb like product.

Edited by edward, 02 October 2008 - 11:17 PM.

[luv2increase]

I mentioned the below in the boswellia forum on the supps main page (http://tinyurl.com/3saer7), the more I read to more it seems these incensoles from Boswellia have the potential to be some impressive nootropic/antidepressant compounds and neuroprotective... now if only we could get an extract standardized to these particular components. I am curious about others experience with boswellia for this purpose.
What doses and brands and standardizations people have used that have shown these nootropic benefits, also are these effects immediate or do they need time to build up, do the fade or remain constant, how many times a day seems to work best for this usage etc etc. Of course I could just get some and start experimenting .... Ahh the life of a human lab rat.


I don't know if someone mentioned this but there is a lot of buzz about boswellia (frankincense) having antidepressant/antianxiety components (the main one has been named incensole acetate, get it "incense") and no they are not working by the the usual serotonin et al. pathways but by activating proteins such as TRPV3 and poorly understood ion channels.

http://www.thinkgene...d-the-ceremony/
http://www.scienceda...80520110415.htm
http://personalitymo...ease_depression

edit: problem being though you would need standardized extracts for incensole, so possibly extracts standardized for anti-inflammatory components may be tossing the incensole, one would have to look at solubility and how the extraction and concentration was done (solvents filters whatever), until then anyone wanting to experiment with this for depression/anxiety might be better off trying a simple concentrated whole herb like product.

I will be acquiring 99.9% pure AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) here soon and will be selling it. This is what 5-Loxin is, except that 5-Loxin is only a 30% standardized extract of AKBA from Boswellia serrata.


AKBA is the most important boswellic acid. I sincerely think AKBA may be the "Fountain of Youth" of longevity based off of my current research. I am working on a paper of this which I will be posting here soon on Imminst.

Edited by luv2increase, 04 October 2008 - 02:03 AM.

[Conanld]

I started taking 5-Loxin about 2 months ago to treat this terrible aching feeling I would get at night in my legs, and gluts. I presumed this ache to be associated with inflammation following heavy weight exercises for the lower body. Prior to using 5-Loxin, I had to take copious quantities of Ibuprofen and Tylenol just to be able to sleep at night. I have since eliminated both drugs.

5-Loxin seemed to also slightly boost my concentration, but I wrote this off as being a product of my imagination because I didn't realize that 5-Loxin might have nootropic qualities. I take the recommended dosage of 75 mg per day. One thing I would be concerned about though, is the bottle says not to exceed the recommended dosage in bold print! I'm now wondering what the risks are (if any) associated with taking large dosages of this substance. I would like to experiment with higher dosages, but I am leery.

LD

I mentioned the below in the boswellia forum on the supps main page (http://tinyurl.com/3saer7), the more I read to more it seems these incensoles from Boswellia have the potential to be some impressive nootropic/antidepressant compounds and neuroprotective... now if only we could get an extract standardized to these particular components. I am curious about others experience with boswellia for this purpose.
What doses and brands and standardizations people have used that have shown these nootropic benefits, also are these effects immediate or do they need time to build up, do the fade or remain constant, how many times a day seems to work best for this usage etc etc. Of course I could just get some and start experimenting .... Ahh the life of a human lab rat.


I don't know if someone mentioned this but there is a lot of buzz about boswellia (frankincense) having antidepressant/antianxiety components (the main one has been named incensole acetate, get it "incense") and no they are not working by the the usual serotonin et al. pathways but by activating proteins such as TRPV3 and poorly understood ion channels.

http://www.thinkgene...d-the-ceremony/
http://www.scienceda...80520110415.htm
http://personalitymo...ease_depression

edit: problem being though you would need standardized extracts for incensole, so possibly extracts standardized for anti-inflammatory components may be tossing the incensole, one would have to look at solubility and how the extraction and concentration was done (solvents filters whatever), until then anyone wanting to experiment with this for depression/anxiety might be better off trying a simple concentrated whole herb like product.

I will be acquiring 99.9% pure AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) here soon and will be selling it. This is what 5-Loxin is, except that 5-Loxin is only a 30% standardized extract of AKBA from Boswellia serrata.


AKBA is the most important boswellic acid. I sincerely think AKBA may be the "Fountain of Youth" of longevity based off of my current research. I am working on a paper of this which I will be posting here soon on Imminst.

[M.speciosa]

Great thread, this stuff looks quite interesting. I'm certainly going to have to give it a try. I'll see if the local health food store carries it.

[nancy_axel]

Great thread, this stuff looks quite interesting. I'm certainly going to have to give it a try. I'll see if the local health food store carries it.

So ... what's the verdict here?

[fractalfarm]

I will be acquiring 99.9% pure AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) here soon and will be selling it. This is what 5-Loxin is, except that 5-Loxin is only a 30% standardized extract of AKBA from Boswellia serrata.


AKBA is the most important boswellic acid. I sincerely think AKBA may be the "Fountain of Youth" of longevity based off of my current research. I am working on a paper of this which I will be posting here soon on Imminst.

Where/how will you be selling it? Through the board, or do you have a website?

[luv2increase]

I will be acquiring 99.9% pure AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) here soon and will be selling it. This is what 5-Loxin is, except that 5-Loxin is only a 30% standardized extract of AKBA from Boswellia serrata.


AKBA is the most important boswellic acid. I sincerely think AKBA may be the "Fountain of Youth" of longevity based off of my current research. I am working on a paper of this which I will be posting here soon on Imminst.

Where/how will you be selling it? Through the board, or do you have a website?

Well, my dad is starting up a supplement line geared for solely doctors, but I may start up a private label as well. As for the AKBA, I might just sell it through eBay or something. I really haven't decided.

[nancy_axel]

What exactly are the purported nootropic benefits (in people who do not have chronic inflammation)?