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Turmeric 600 mg
Bromelain 300 mg
Boswellia 600 mg
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Score72
Substantial curcuminoids, boswellia, bromelain, and quercetin give the formula meaningful breadth. High cost and incomplete potency or delivery details are the main weaknesses.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (20 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Joint Health
Digestive Health

Score 72

Substantial curcuminoids, boswellia, bromelain, and quercetin give the formula meaningful breadth. High cost and incomplete potency or delivery details are the main weaknesses.
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Analysis

Three capsules provide 600 mg total curcuminoids, 600 mg boswellia gum extract, 300 mg bromelain, and 300 mg quercetin. Every active has a substantial disclosed amount, making the formula much more focused than basic whole-herb combinations.

The combination covers inflammatory signaling, joint comfort, antioxidant activity, and enzyme-related support. Boswellia lacks a quantified total-acid or AKBA percentage, while bromelain lacks activity units and timing guidance.

The bottle provides 20 servings and requires three capsules each time. The serving cost is extremely high and the bottle lasts only 20 servings makes it better suited to buyers who value ingredient breadth more than low-cost single-ingredient supplementation.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking high-potency botanical capsules
  • Users who value clearly listed botanical weights
  • People who can screen herb-specific medication and tolerance concerns
Best for
  • Comparing botanical form and dose
  • Goal-aligned supplement selection
  • Users who prefer high-potency botanical capsules

Pros

  • High disclosed curcuminoid amount
  • Substantial boswellia and bromelain amounts
  • Adds 300 mg quercetin
  • Every active is individually quantified

Cons

  • Requires three capsules
  • Boswellia acid percentage is not stated
  • Bromelain activity units are missing
  • The serving cost is extremely high and the bottle lasts only 20 servings

Warnings

  • Curcuminoids and bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • Bromelain can cause digestive upset and may trigger reactions in people sensitive to pineapple
  • Turmeric can aggravate symptoms in people with gallstones or bile-duct obstruction
  • Quercetin may alter handling of some medicines, so complex medication regimens deserve review

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

Substantial boswellia, curcuminoids, bromelain, and quercetin offer broad inflammation support. Missing active percentages and enzyme activity weaken confidence at a very high serving cost.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Individual active weights are clearly disclosed. Some extract percentages, enzyme activity, or non-active label details remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

66 High impact

The supplied rating is favorable, but the feedback base is comparatively small. No complaint-level evidence was supplied to assess recurring issues or purpose-specific experiences.

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Value for money

50 Moderate impact

The serving cost is high relative to the certainty provided by the label. Substantial ingredients help, but disclosure gaps weaken category competitiveness.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportA CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Boswellia · 600 mg

Boswellia, curcuminoids, quercetin, and bromelain address distinct inflammatory enzymes, cytokines, oxidative stress, and swelling pathways. The formula uses substantial labeled amounts and has strong ingredient-level evidence.

Active-marker disclosure is uneven because boswellic acids and bromelain activity units are not quantified. Bromelain may increase bleeding tendency in people using anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 19 studies
Bromelain Supportive 12 studies
Joint Health
Joint Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Boswellia · 600 mg

Boswellia and standardized curcuminoids directly target inflammatory pathways linked to joint comfort and mobility. Bromelain and quercetin add complementary enzyme and flavonoid support at substantial labeled amounts.

The formula has good breadth across inflammatory mechanisms but does not provide cartilage building blocks or a lubricant. Boswellia active-marker levels and bromelain enzyme activity are not disclosed, and the combination may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 24 studies
Bromelain Mixed 5 studies
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageB Formula Quality
Bromelain · 300 mgBoswellia · 600 mg

Bromelain supports protein breakdown, while boswellia, curcuminoids, and quercetin may support a calmer digestive environment. The formula therefore covers enzyme activity and inflammatory balance rather than regularity or microbiome support.

The ingredient amounts are substantial, but missing bromelain activity units and incomplete boswellia standardization limit confidence in potency. Bromelain and curcuminoids may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, so that combination deserves specific caution.

Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 9 studies
Bromelain Supportive 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Boswellia serrata gum extract (Alpha Boswellic Acid, Beta Boswellic Acid)
 600 mg
Bromelain
300 mg
Curcuma longa rhizome extract (Total Curcuminoids)
 600 mg
Quercetin Dihydrate
300 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Turmeric (Total Curcuminoids) · 600 mg OverallScore48
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The formula clearly supplies a high amount of total curcuminoids, supporting strong dose potency. It does not state a standardization percentage or include a recognized absorption-enhancing system. The serving cost is high, and bromelain may increase bleeding risk for people using anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

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Bromelain · 300 mg OverallScore43
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The bromelain dose is substantial and is paired with large amounts of curcuminoids and quercetin. Missing enzyme activity, pineapple source, and timing guidance limit confidence in systemic delivery. The premium cost is partly justified by the standardized companion ingredients but remains high for bromelain alone.

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Boswellia (Alpha Boswellic Acid, Beta Boswellic Acid) · 600 mg OverallScore19
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Lists a substantial Boswellia gum extract amount but does not quantify total boswellic acids or AKBA. The dry capsule format provides no stated absorption technology, and unclear active concentration weakens confidence in dose alignment. A high serving cost makes the formula poor value for Boswellia-focused use despite its additional botanicals.

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80 Performance

No. 7

Solgar
<p>5-Loxin Boswellia and UC-II cartilage form the core, with smaller turmeric, willow, ginger, and pepper extracts. Its characterized Boswellia and cartilage ingredients with broad joint alignment make it a stronger quality choice than the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although willow may not suit aspirin-sensitive users or people taking blood-thinning medicines.</p>
74 Performance

Joint Support Nutrients

Thorne
<p>Glucosamine, MSM, Boswellia, curcumin phytosome, and bromelain form a coherent joint-support blend. Its multiple complementary joint ingredients and an absorption-oriented curcumin form make it a stronger quality choice than the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although several doses or active yields are modest or unclear.</p>
81 Performance

Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength + Turmeric

Osteo Bi-Flex
<p>Glucosamine HCl, branded 5-Loxin Boswellia, and 450 mg of turmeric extract provide focused joint coverage. Its meaningful glucosamine with characterized Boswellia and curcumin make it a stronger quality choice than the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although full active-standardization details are not supplied.</p>
85 Budget

Turmeric & Bromelain 450 mg

Natural Factors
<p>Turmeric extract and pineapple bromelain supply 300 mg and 150 mg, respectively. Its lower serving cost improves value versus the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although active standardization and enzyme activity are not stated.</p>
89 Budget

Boswellia Extract 500 mg

California Gold Nutrition
<p>A branded 500 mg Boswellia extract is paired with concentrated turmeric and turmeric powder. Its lower serving cost improves value versus the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although boswellic-acid and curcuminoid percentages remain partly unclear.</p>
76 Budget

Turmeric & Bromelain

NOW
<p>Turmeric root extract and pineapple bromelain supply 600 mg and 300 mg. Its lower serving cost improves value versus the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although curcuminoid standardization and bromelain enzyme activity are not stated.</p>
84 Value

Boswellia Extract 250 mg

NOW
<p>Boswellia extract and turmeric are each supplied in substantial, separately listed amounts. Its a focused Boswellia-and-turmeric pairing with favorable value offer a stronger quality-and-value balance than the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although active percentages and absorption support are not disclosed.</p>
80 Value

Full Spectrum Boswellia & Curcumin

Swanson Premium Brand
<p>Boswellia and turmeric are each supplied at 300 mg in a focused botanical pairing. Its simple joint-relevant ingredients and favorable serving economy offer a stronger quality-and-value balance than the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although both are unstandardized powders without absorption support.</p>
78 Value

OsteoMove Extra Strength Joint Care

Natural Factors
<p>Glucosamine sulfate, MSM, and chondroitin form the core, with smaller Boswellia, turmeric, collagen, and hyaluronic acid. Its substantial structural joint ingredients and a long supply offer a stronger quality-and-value balance than the original’s missing botanical active percentages, bromelain activity, and a very short supply, although several botanicals are modest or unstandardized, and shellfish-derived glucosamine excludes some users.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. An Evaluation of the Effects of Pineapple-Extract and Bromelain-Based Treatment after Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Randomized Three-Arm Clinical Study.
    Colletti A; Procchio C; Pisano M; Martelli A; Pellizzato M; Cravotto G · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial42 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  2. A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel Boswellia serrata extract in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Majeed M; Majeed S; Narayanan NK; Nagabhushanam K · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2019
    Randomized trial48 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  3. The role of enzyme supplementation in digestive disorders.
    Roxas M · Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic · 2009
    Narrative reviewDigestive Health forBromelain
  4. Effect of Oral Administration of Bromelain on Postoperative Discomfort After Third Molar Surgery.
    Ghensi P; Cucchi A; Creminelli L; Tomasi C; Zavan B; Maiorana C · The Journal of craniofacial surgery · 2018
    Randomized trial84 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  5. Double-blind trial of solid lipid Boswellia serrata particles (SLBSP) vs. standardized Boswellia serrata gum extract (BSE) for osteoarthritis of knee.
    Kulkarni PD; Damle ND; Singh S; Yadav KS; Ghante MR; Bhaskar VH; Hingorani L; Gota VS · Drug metabolism and personalized therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  6. Is bromelain an effective drug for the control of pain and inflammation associated with impacted third molar surgery? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    de A C Almeida R; de Sousa Lima FCM; do E Vasconcelos BC · International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2019
    Meta-analysis252 participants5 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  7. Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of Boswellia serrata in maintaining remission of Crohn's disease: good safety profile but lack of efficacy.
    Holtmeier W; Zeuzem S; Preiss J; Kruis W; Böhm S; Maaser C; Raedler A; Schmidt C; Schnitker J; Schwarz J; Zeitz M; Caspary W · Inflammatory bowel diseases · 2011
    Randomized trial108 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  8. Clinical Benefits of Boswellia Serrata (BOSMAX®) in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study.
    Jayaram M; Kim J; Baek KS; Jung H; Kim J; M K P; T S C; H B S; Ramaiah V; S P · Journal of medicinal food · 2025
    Randomized trial150 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  9. Boswellic Acids Improve Clinical Cognitive Scores and Reduce Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease.
    Karima S; Aghamollaii V; Mahmoodi Baram S; Balenci L; Lanctôt KL; Kiss A; Tafakhori A; Mahdavi M; Rajaei S; Shateri S; Yarhoseini A; Mokhtari F; Fotouhi A; Riazi A · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2023
    Randomized trial85 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBoswellia
  10. A Standardized Boswellia serrata Extract Improves Knee Joint Function and Cartilage Morphology in Human Volunteers with Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis in a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kumar B; Ghaytidak AB; Pandey AK; Somepalli RR; Sarda P; Raychaudhuri SP; Rokkam MP · Journal of the American Nutrition Association · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support Joint Health forBoswellia
  11. A standardized Boswellia serrata extract shows improvements in knee osteoarthritis within five days-a double-blind, randomized, three-arm, parallel-group, multi-center, placebo-controlled trial.
    Majeed A; Majeed S; Satish G; Manjunatha R; Rabbani SN; Patil NVP; Mundkur L · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024
    Randomized trial105 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support Joint Health forBoswellia
  12. Therapeutic efficacy of bromelain in impacted third molar surgery: a randomized controlled clinical study.
    Ordesi P; Pisoni L; Nannei P; Macchi M; Borloni R; Siervo S · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) · 2016
    Randomized trial80 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  13. Efficacy of proteolytic enzyme bromelain on health outcomes after third molar surgery. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
    Mendes ML; do Nascimento-Júnior EM; Reinheimer DM; Martins-Filho PR · Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2019
    Meta-analysis6 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  14. Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial on the immunomodulating activities of low- and high-dose bromelain after oral administration - new evidence on the antiinflammatory mode of action of bromelain.
    Müller S; März R; Schmolz M; Drewelow B; Eschmann K; Meiser P · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2013
    Randomized trial12 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  15. Therapeutic uses of pineapple-extracted bromelain in surgical care - A review.
    Muhammad ZA; Ahmad T · JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association · 2019
    Narrative reviewAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  16. Positive Effects of a Lecithin-Based Delivery Form of Boswellia serrata Extract in Acute Diarrhea of Adult Subjects.
    Giacosa A; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Allegrini P; Fazia T; Bernardinelli L; Peroni G; Rondanelli M · Nutrients · 2022
    Randomized trial49 participantsDigestive Health forBoswellia
  17. Antioxidant Supplements and Gastrointestinal Diseases: A Critical Appraisal.
    Khan I; Samson SE; Grover AK · Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2018
    Narrative reviewDigestive Health forBoswellia
  18. Supplementation with a lecithin-based delivery form of Boswellia serrata extract (Casperome®) controls symptoms of mild irritable bowel syndrome.
    Belcaro G; Gizzi G; Pellegrini L; Corsi M; Dugall M; Cacchio M; Feragalli B; Togni S; Riva A; Eggenhoffner R; Giacomelli L · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 2018
    Non-randomized trial71 participantsDigestive Health forBoswellia
  19. Interventions for treating collagenous colitis.
    Kafil TS; Nguyen TM; Patton PH; MacDonald JK; Chande N; McDonald JW · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
    Systematic review31 participants1 studies pooledDigestive Health forBoswellia
  20. Interventions for treating collagenous colitis.
    Chande N; McDonald JW; MacDonald JK · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2007
    Systematic review31 participants1 studies pooledDigestive Health forBoswellia
  21. Effects of bromelain supplementation on disease activity and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Delgarm P; Mokhtare M; Ebrahimi Daryani N; Abolghasemi J; Rahideh ST · Scientific reports · 2025
    Randomized trial70 participantsDigestive Health forBromelain
  22. Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis.
    Cameron M; Chrubasik S · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015
    Meta-analysis5,980 participants49 studies pooledJoint Health forBoswellia
  23. Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Haroyan A; Mukuchyan V; Mkrtchyan N; Minasyan N; Gasparyan S; Sargsyan A; Narimanyan M; Hovhannisyan A · BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial201 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia
  24. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Sengupta K; Alluri KV; Satish AR; Mishra S; Golakoti T; Sarma KV; Dey D; Raychaudhuri SP · Arthritis research & therapy · 2009
    Randomized trial75 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia
  25. Bromelain as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis: a Review of Clinical Studies.
    Brien S; Lewith G; Walker A; Hicks SM; Middleton D · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2024
    Narrative reviewJoint Health forBromelain
  26. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis.
    Kasemsuk T; Saengpetch N; Sibmooh N; Unchern S · Clinical rheumatology · 2017
    Randomized trial40 participantsJoint Health forBromelain
  27. Oral enzyme combination therapy reduces systemic inflammation, urinary CTXII and pain in knee osteoarthritis: a proof-of-mechanism, randomised, crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Henrotin Y; Pap T; Lieten S; Badot V; Dubuc JE; Urbin-Choffray D; von Eynatten M; Johansen OE; Rau S; Brabants K · RMD open · 2025
    Randomized trial45 participantsJoint Health forBromelain
  28. Efficacy, tolerability, and safety of an oral enzyme combination vs diclofenac in osteoarthritis of the knee: results of an individual patient-level pooled reanalysis of data from six randomized controlled trials
    Ueberall MA, Mueller-Schwefe GH, Wigand R, Essner U · Journal of Pain Research · 2016
    Meta-analysis697 participants6 studies pooledJoint Health forBromelain
  29. The safety and efficacy of an enzyme combination in managing knee osteoarthritis pain in adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
    Bolten WW, Glade MJ, Raum S, Ritz BW · Arthritis · 2015
    Randomized trial150 participantsJoint Health forBromelain