vitamin c with rose hips supplement

Rose Hips supplements health benefits by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Rose hips develop from blossoms of the wild rose (rosa canina) and are
a popular natural remedy. Laboratory experiments have shown that rose
hip extract inhibits lipid oxidation. Rose hips contain many
flavonoids that act as antioxidants.

 Rose Hips supplement 750 mg
 MultiVit Rx - High Quality Daily Vitamins and Minerals with Ascorbic
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 Developed by Dr. Ray Sahelian, M.D.
 
 Rose Hips are round red fruits found on natural roses. Rose hips are a
 great source of Vitamin C and bioflavonoids.

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Benefits of Rose Hips
In clinical studies serum CRP and creatinine levels declined in
healthy subjects and patients with osteoarthritis under rose hip
treatment. Additionally patients suffering from osteoarthritis
reported that physical symptoms declined. Data from a randomised
controlled trial indicate not only that pain significantly declined
but also flexion of the hip improved in the active treatment group.
The anti-inflammatory properties of rose hip are useful as a natural
treatment in patients with osteoarthritis. It remains to be proven
which of the components are responsible for these effects. There is
some evidence that in addition to the high vitamin content flavonoids
may be actively involved.

Rose Hip Composition
Rose hip extract contains polyphenols such as anthocyanins, i.e.
cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, several glycosides of quercetin and glycosides
of taxifolin and eriodictyol. Phloridzin was identified, and several
conjugates of methyl gallate were also found, one of which was
tentatively identified as methyl gallate-rutinoside. Catechin and
quercetin were found as the aglycones in the extract. Carotenoids
found in rose hips include beta-carotene, lycopene,
beta-chryptoxanthin, rubixanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein. Of course,
there is a lot of Vitamin C in rose hip.

Rose hips are available as rose hips oil and rose hip tea, along with
rose hip supplements and mixed with other nutrients and herbs.

Rose Hip Research Update
Powdered Rose Hips Offer Osteoarthritis Relief
A powder made from the fruit of a subspecies of dog rose (Rosa canina)
seems to alleviate pain and stiffness in the knees, hips, and other
joints. Researchers in Denmark gave 94 osteoarthritis patients either
5 g of the rose-hip powder daily or a placebo for three months. Then
the groups switched powders for another three-month period. While
taking the rose hip powder, patients reported a significant reduction
in pain, disability, and stiffness. They also reported a marked
decrease in the amount of pharmaceutical analgesics they took. The
trial adds weight to a 2004 study in which people taking Litozin (a
standardized powder of rose hip that’s available without a
prescription in the US) also improved their osteoarthritis symptoms. 

A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa
canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Scand J Rheumatol. 2005 Jul-Aug;34(4):302-8. Department of Clinical
Biochemistry, Copenhagen County Hospital Gentofte, 2900 Hellerup,
Denmark.
The aim of this study was to determine whether a herbal remedy made
from a subspecies of rose-hip (Rosa canina) might reduce symptoms of
osteoarthritis and consumption of rescue medication in patients
suffering from osteoarthritis. Ninety-four patients with
osteoarthritis of the hip or knee were enrolled in a randomized,
placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover trial. Forty-seven patients
were given 5 g of the rosehip herbal remedy daily for a period of 3
months and the remaining patients were given a similar amount of
placebo. The group initially treated with placebo was then changed to
rose-hip and vice versa for another 3-month period. Rose-hip resulted
in a significant reduction in WOMAC pain as compared to placebo, when
testing after 3 weeks of treatment. The consumption of 'rescue
medication' significantly declined as a result of active treatment.
WOMAC disability, stiffness, and global assessment of severity of the
disease were not altered by 3 weeks but decreased significantly after
3 months of treatment. The data suggest that the present rosehip
herbal remedy can alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis and reduce the
consumption of 'rescue medication'.

Effects of Rosa canina fruit extract on neutrophil respiratory burst.
Phytother Res. 2002 Mar;16(2):157-61.
Respiratory burst leads polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) to produce
reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide anions (O(2)(o-)),
hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) which may
possess deleterious effects for the organism. Rosa canina fruits are
well known to contain a large amount of vitamin C which is
antioxidant. This study was focused on the polyphenolics contained in
rose hips to evaluate their antioxidative properties. We prepared a
rose hip extract deprived of vitamin C. The extract contained mainly
phenolics such as proanthocyanidins and flavonoids. We investigated
its effects directly against (O(2)(o-)), HOCl and H(2)O(2) and
investigated its effects on isolated PMN. For that, in vitro
inflammatory conditions were reproduced by stimulating PMN with
stimuli having different transductional pathways, in order to
determine a possible mechanism of action. The results showed that the
extract can inhibit ROS tested in acellular and cellular systems. The
extract did not present an effect on PMN metabolism. Therefore, the
antioxidative effects of rose hipsare due not only to vitamin C but
also to polyphenolics.

Rose hips: a new occupational allergen.
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1990 Apr;85(4):704-8.
We evaluated 13 workers with respiratory symptoms apparently related
to occupational exposure to powdered rose hips. Nine workers had
asthma, five had rhinitis, and one worker had urticaria. Seven workers
had evidence of IgE specific for rose hips based on positive skin
prick tests and positive in vitro tests. Four workers with histories
suggestive of asthma related to work exposure underwent
bronchopulmonary challenges with rose hips, and two workers had
positive challenges with greater than 20% declines in FEV1
measurements. We conclude that rose hips are occupational allergens
capable of producing asthma.

A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (standard powder of a subspecies of Rosa
canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in
patients with osteoarthritis--a double-blind, placebo-controlled,
randomised trial.
Phytomedicine. 2004 Jul;11(5):383-91.
The treatment of osteoarthritis, a disease that eventually affects the
majority of the older population, involves the alleviation of symptoms
such as pain and stiffness, and the reduction of inflammation. The
double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study reported here
examined the effect of Hyben Vital, a herbal remedy made from a
subtype of Rose hips and recently reported to have anti-inflammatory
properties, on the symptoms of osteoarthritis. One hundred and twelve
patients with osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to treatment with
either Hyben Vital 5 g daily or an identical placebo for 3 months,
followed immediately by the alternative treatment. The patients
assessed changes in joint pain and stiffness after each treatment
period on a 5-point categorical scale. General wellbeing, including
mood, sleep quality and energy were also assessed and recorded in a
personal diary. The results in the two arms of the crossover differed
markedly. Group A (placebo first) showed significantly more
improvement from Hyben Vital than from placebo, for pain and for
stiffness. But Group B (Hyben Vital first) revealed a positive effect
of the same order as for Hyben Vital in group A, not only from the
active drug, but also from placebo (difference not significant). An
identical pattern was observed when we evaluated general wellbeing
from the diary records. When patients, on the basis of reduction in
joint pain, were divided into responders and non-responders, the first
3 months of active treatment (group A) showed a response rate of 31/47
(66%) compared to that of placebo (group B) 18/50 (36%). No major side
effects occurred in either group. The data indicate that Hyben Vital
reduces the symptoms of osteoarthritis. We interpret the marked
differences in the responses of the two groups as indicating a strong
"carryover" effect of Hyben Vital.

Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oils.
J Med Food. 2002 Fall;5(3):137-40.
Rose seeds were evaluated for weight of 100 seeds, moisture, crude
protein, ash, crude oil, energy, and mineral content. Also, fatty acid
composition was determined in the seed oils. The weight of 100 seeds,
moisture, crude oil, energy, and iron (Fe) content of Ermenek rose
seeds were found to be higher than those of other regions. The major
fatty acids identified by gas chromatography of rose seed oils growing
wild in the Hadim, Taskent, and Ermenek regions in Turkey were,
respectively, as follows: palmitic (3%, 1.7%, and 2%), stearic (2.4%,
2%, and 1.6%), oleic (16.7%, 18.4%, and 14%), linoleic (54%, 51%, and
48%), linolenic (17.1%, 16.4%, and 18%), and arachidic (2%, 1.8%, and
2.6%). The seeds were rich in oil and minerals. The oil may be
valuable for food and other uses because of its high unsaturated
content.

History
Roses are cherished for their unique beauty and captivating fragrance.
The flower has come to represent the ideals of beauty and love, and
the enchanting aroma of a rose evokes the warm relaxation of a
midsummer's night or the playful softness of a spring morning. But
despite the attractiveness of the flower, it's the hips of that
beautiful rose that deserve the spotlight. Rosehips, the fruit of the
rose plant, deliver a wealth of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, iron, and an
array of nutrients vital for the health of our bodies. Throughout
history, rosehips have been valued for their healthful properties. In
fact, during World War II, the whole of England turned to rosehips for
their vitamin C during a crippling citrus shortage.

Rose Hips supplement questions
Q. You have, no doubt, seen the report (now appearing in newspapers
here in the U.K.) about the efficacy of rose hips in regard to pain
alleviation for arthritis sufferers. I see you do not stock it. Have
you any opinion on the research?
A. There's been very little research regarding rose hips and
arthritis, but much more with other nutrients, so for the time being
glucosamine, chondroitin, and other osteoarthris nutrients are at the
top of my list. However, combining rose hips and other nutrients and
herbs may be a good option.

Q. I read a commentary regarding a study on rose hips and Celiac's
disease, it said that many were cured after taking rose hips. I would
love to know what to look for in purchasing this supplement and how
much to take and how long. Thank you for a wonderful website, I am
enthralled to get some truth, and not hype.
A. I can't find any published human research regarding the use of this
product for Celiac's disease.

Prevention magazine has an article concerning ROSE HIPS from the "rosa
canina" which contains glycosides and may be of benefit in arthritis.
My wife has pain in her hands due to arthritis.

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