Turmeric and boswellia – a powerful combination for the health of your joints

Joint stiffness can be an unpleasant companion that affects your daily life. Fortunately, nature offers effective substances that can help keep your joints in good condition. Among the most famous are turmeric (Curcuma longa) and boswellia (Boswellia serrata) – two herbs whose benefits are confirmed by modern scientific studies. Let's take a look at how these substances work and why they should be included in your musculoskeletal care.

Turmeric – the golden root for your joints

Turmeric is known for its powerful antioxidant properties, thanks to its active ingredient curcumin. Its effects on joints have been confirmed in several clinical studies. For example, a meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that supplementation with turmeric extract improved knee function in people with osteoarthritis compared to placebo.

In addition to its benefits for joints, turmeric also contributes to:

• normal condition of bones, joints and skin
• normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and blood circulation
• antioxidant protection thanks to curcumin obtained from turmeric resin

Boswellia – a traditional aid for unrestricted movement

Boswellia contains active compounds called boswellic acids, which have soothing properties. Research published in Phytotherapy Research suggests that people with osteoarthritis who took boswellia extract experienced improvements in physical function.

Boswellia also contributes to the normal function of other systems in the body:

• normal condition of bones and joints
• normal function of the intestinal tract
• normal heart function and blood cholesterol levels
• normal function of the respiratory system

Scientific confirmation of the effectiveness of turmeric and boswellia

Clinical trials and meta-analyses support the effectiveness of these natural compounds in maintaining normal, healthy joints. A study in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies showed that boswellia consumption reduced joint stiffness, as measured by the WOMAC and visual analogue scales (VAS). Similarly, research in the journal J Med Food found that turmeric and its extracts may be beneficial for people with arthritis.

How to support joint health?

The ARTHRO-8 Complex Forte food supplement combines the effects of boswellia and turmeric to contribute to the normal condition of bones and joints. It also contains rosehip, which helps against the feeling of heavy legs, vitamin C for the formation of collagen for the normal function of cartilage and manganese for the normal condition of bones and connective tissues.

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