Natural Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic Acid 30% Supplier
What is AKBA (Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid)?
AKBA is an active ingredient extracted from the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree. Its full name is Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid, belonging to the pentacyclic triterpenoid class of compounds, and is one of the most active components in frankincense. It possesses multiple biological activities: anti-inflammatory, bone health, antibacterial, etc. YTBIO provides AKBA in standard strengths of 30% and 20%, ensuring stable product purity and batch consistency, suitable for functional foods, dietary supplements, and professional formulation development.
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STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
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Appearance |
Off White to white Powder |
Off White to white Powder |
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Identification |
95% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
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Solvent Used |
10.0-11.0 |
10.45 |
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Solubility in water |
≤8.0% |
3.40% |
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Solubility in alcohol |
100% soluable |
Complies |
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Purity(AKBA) |
>30.0% |
30.8%HPLC |
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Heavy Metal |
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Lead |
NMT 5ppm |
1.0 ppm |
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Arsenic |
NMT 1ppr |
0.25ppm |
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Cadmium |
NMT 0.3ppm |
0.25ppm |
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Mercury |
NMT 0.1ppm |
0.05ppm |
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Loss on drying |
NMT 5.0%w/w |
3.50% |
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Bulk Density |
0.3-0.7g/ml |
0.50g/m |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total Plate Count |
NMT 5000cfu/gm |
1000cfu/gm |
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Yeast and Mold |
NMT 100cfu/gm |
30cfu/gm |
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Escherichia coli |
Absent/g |
Absent |
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Salmonella |
Absent/g |
Absent |
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Staphylococcus |
Negative |
Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conform with specification |
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Storage |
In sealed aluminum foil bag in a cool dark and dry place protected from direct source of heat and sunlight |
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Packing |
1kg/aluminum foil bag |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the above condition,and in it’s original package |
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Efficacy and Mechanism
Anti-inflammatory effect: AKBA is a 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inhibitor, which can directly inhibit the synthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators, cutting off the inflammatory response at its source. Compared with traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ingredients, AKBA relieves inflammation without damaging the gastrointestinal mucosa or causing cardiovascular burden, making it safe and gentle for long-term use.
Joint Health: AKBA can reduce synovial inflammation and tissue edema, significantly improving joint swelling, morning stiffness, and pain during movement. Studies have shown that standardized AKBA can alleviate osteoarthritis-related symptoms in the short term and exert a sustained protective effect.
Cellular and Nerve Health: AKBA reduces oxidative stress-induced neuronal damage through mechanisms such as antioxidation and inhibition of apoptosis, showing potential in models of central nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
Liver Protection: AKBA helps reduce chemical or metabolic liver damage, improves non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and maintains normal liver function.
Antibacterial: AKBA has a destructive effect on some Gram-positive bacteria, exhibiting certain antibacterial capabilities.
Application Prospects:
AKBA's anti-inflammatory activity and safety make it a popular ingredient in functional foods and natural medicines.
Dietary Supplements: AKBA is widely used in health products such as capsules, tablets, and powders for joint health, sports recovery, and anti-inflammation. It is often combined with glucosamine, chondroitin, curcumin, and other ingredients for synergistic effects.
Functional Foods: AKBA can be used to develop auxiliary functional beverages, solid beverages, and functional foods with anti-inflammatory, liver-protective, and brain-health properties.
Pharmaceuticals: AKBA has potential applications in the adjunctive treatment of inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
If you are interested in YTBIO's AKBA or other raw materials, please feel free to contact us via online consultation or email. We will provide you with timely and professional service.
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