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Replenex Advance Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitality For Life

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Replenex Advance against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Replenex Advance is a dietary supplement by Vitality For Life with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin hydration and aging, joint comfort and osteoarthritis, dry eyes.Based on those ingredients, 952 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “UC-II standardized Cartilage” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (40 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Replenex Advance contains three active ingredients aimed at joint and skin health. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring compound often used for joint lubrication and skin hydration.

UC-II standardized Cartilage is a type II collagen from chicken cartilage, and Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract is derived from the boswellia tree. The product also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and magnesium stearate — which serve as fillers and binders in the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Helps preserve joints and maintain cartilage.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoarthritis, Joint health, Cartilage support, Joint comfort.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Boswellia Serrata is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoarthritis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Hyaluronic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Osteoarthritis.

Hyaluronic Acid is possibly effective for dry eye and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing sores on the legs). For aging skin, hay fever, and sexual dysfunction, the evidence isn't established enough to rate it.

The effectiveness data we hold does not cover UC-II standardized Cartilage or Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract, so we can't say what the evidence shows for those ingredients in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hyaluronic Acid Boswellia Serrata

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Hyaluronic Acid is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth or applied to skin. The safety notes on file advise caution because long-term safety of supplements isn't fully studied, and recommend talking with your doctor before taking oral hyaluronic acid supplements.

When applied topically, the most commonly reported side effects are eczema, redness, itching, wound bleeding, and wound infection. Eye drops containing hyaluronic acid have rarely caused eye pain.

We don't hold pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for any of the three active ingredients, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hyaluronic Acid Boswellia Serrata

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Boswellia Serrata.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 953 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check in this product. However, we could not check Collagen or Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract, so run your exact medication list through the search tool on this page to be thorough.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Replenex Advance may appeal to someone looking for joint support and skin hydration, particularly if hyaluronic acid's possible benefit for dry eye or leg ulcers matches their needs. No interactions with medications are documented for the ingredients we checked, but collagen and Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract weren't checked.

Talk with your pharmacist if you're taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Replenex Advance, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitality For Life
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 334756
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Collagen10 mg--
Hyaluronic Acid5 mg--
UC-II standardized Cartilage40 mg--
Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Helps Preserve Joints and Maintain Cartilage

Make way for healthy cartilage

Gluten-free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

AM Directions: Take one capsule daily.

Precautions

Consult your physician before taking this product if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing, under a doctor's care, taking any medications, or administering to children under the age of 18.

Consult your physician before taking this product if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing, under a doctor's care, taking any medications, or administering to children under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

If you experience an adverse reaction, stop use and see your physician. Tamper-evident inner seal; if broken, do not accept.

Made in a facility that also processes tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, and soy.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

UC-II collagen with undenatured type II collagen preserves joints and promotes joint flexibility Boswellia helps reduce activity-induced swelling Hyaluronic acid helps lubricate joints and supports tissue elasticity

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life label

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Replenex Advance label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Hyaluronic Acid

No known
interactions
5 mg per serving

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin...

Hyaluronic Acid monograph & interactions

UC-II standardized Cartilage

40 mg per serving
  • › Collagen

Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract

Interacts with
952 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Boswellia serrata Gum Resin Extract

Boswellia serrata is a tree resin used in traditional medicine, mainly for joint pain and inflammation. Some studies suggest it may help with osteoart...

Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life Drug Interactions

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952Drugs
952 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract 952

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Replenex Advance interact with 952 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Replenex Advance interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Replenex Advance with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract6 drug types · 952 drugs

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP2C19 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase or decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. Other in vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes at most concentrations, although it may modestly induce enzyme activity at low concentrations.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might alter the effects of immunosuppressive drugs.
Some in vitro research suggests that Boswellia serrata extracts might inhibit mediators of autoimmune disorders such as leukotrienes and reduce production of antibodies and cell-mediated immunity. However, other in vitro research suggests that, when coupled with calcium ions, boswellic acids containing the keto group have immunostimulant properties within specific cell signaling pathways.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Indian Frankincense Gum Resin Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Replenex Advance, from the product label.

Vitality For Life

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Name
Vitality for Life
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Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life: Common Questions

Does Replenex Advance by Vitality For Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Replenex Advance has a known interaction with 952 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Replenex Advance contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is UC-II standardized Cartilage?
UC-II is a type II collagen derived from chicken cartilage. It's included in joint-support supplements, though we don't hold effectiveness data for it specifically in this product.
Is Hyaluronic Acid proven to work for wrinkles and aging skin?
The evidence isn't reliable enough to rate it for aging skin. We do have possibly effective evidence for hyaluronic acid in dry eye and venous leg ulcers, but not for wrinkles.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
We don't hold pregnancy safety data for any of the three active ingredients in this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking it during pregnancy.
What are the inactive ingredients for?
Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and magnesium stearate are fillers and binders — they help form and hold the capsule together.
Is Hyaluronic Acid safe to take by mouth?
Hyaluronic Acid is generally well tolerated when taken orally, but long-term safety of supplements isn't fully studied. The safety data on file recommends talking with your doctor before starting it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Replenex Advance’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin moisture and joint comfort, and the evi...

Read the full Hyaluronic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Boswellia Serrata

Interacts with 952 drugs

Boswellia serrata is a tree resin used in traditional medicine, mainly for joint pain and inflammation. Some studies suggest it may help with osteoarthritis symptoms, but the overall evidenc...

Read the full Boswellia Serrata monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Replenex Advance's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 20 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
  1. Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
  3. Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
  4. Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. PubMed

See these in context on the Hyaluronic Acid monograph →

Boswellia Serrata 16 references
  1. Gupta I, Gupta V, Parihar A, et al. Effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin in patients with bronchial asthma: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-week clinical study. Eur J Med Res 1998;3:511-4.
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  3. Kimmatkar N, Thawani V, Hingorani L, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2003;10:3-7. PubMed
  4. Liu JJ, Nilsson A, Oredsson S, et al. Boswellic acids trigger apoptosis via a pathway dependent on caspase-8 activation but independent on Fas/Fas ligand interaction in colon cancer HT-29 cells. Carcinogenesis 2002;23:2087-93. PubMed
  5. Wildfeuer A, Neu IS, Safayhi H, et al. Effects of boswellic acids extracted from a herbal medicine on the biosynthesis of leukotrienes and the course of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Arzneimittelforschung 1998;48:668-74.
  6. Gupta I, Parihar A, Malhotra P, et al. Effects of gum resin of Boswellia serrata in patients with chronic colitis. Planta Med 2001;67:391-5. PubMed
  7. Sengupta K, Alluri KV, Satish AR, et al. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin. Arthritis Res Ther 2008;10:R85.
  8. Sengupta K, Krishnaraju AV, Vishal AA, et al. Comparative efficacy and tolerability of 5-Loxin and Aflapin against osteoarthritis of the knee: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled clinical study. Int J Med Sci 2010;7:366-77.
  9. Ernst E. Frankincense: systematic review. BMJ 2008;337:a2813. PubMed
  10. Kirste S, Treier M, Wehrle SJ, et al. Boswellia serratea extract acts on cerebral edema in patients irradiated for brain tumors: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot trial. Cancer 2011;117:3788-95.
  11. Frank A, Unger M. Analysis of frankincense from various Boswellia species with inhibitory activity on human drug metabolising cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry after automated on-line extraction. J Chromatogr A 2006;111 PubMed
  12. Altmann A, Poeckel D, Fischer L, et al. Coupling of boswellic acid-incuded Ca2+ mobilisation and MAPK activation to lipid metabolism and peroxide formation in human leucocytes. Br J Pharmacol 2004;141:223-32.
  13. El Fortia, M., Badi, H., Elalem, Kh, Kadiki, O., and Topov, Y. Olibanum bezoar: complication of a traditional popular medicine. East Mediterr.Health J 2006;12(6):927-929.
  14. Meshkat S, Mahmoodi Baram S, Rajaei S, et al. Boswellia serrata extract shows cognitive benefits in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial in individuals who suffered traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2022;36(4):553-559. PubMed
  15. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
  16. Valente IVB, Garcia D, Abbott A, et al. The anti-proliferative effects of a frankincense extract in a window of opportunity phase ia clinical trial for patients with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024;204(3):521-530. PubMed

See these in context on the Boswellia Serrata monograph →

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