Rosehip reduces joint pain in RA patients

Danish scientists believe that a key ingredient contained in a sub-species of rosehip could help reduce the joint tenderness experienced by rheumatoid athritis patients.

In the recent the double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, patients with RA received either 5g daily of a rose hip extract called GOPO or placebo for six months, in addition to usual care. The patients were initially examined by a physician and assessed again after three and six months. During the trial, the overall tenderness of painful joints was significantly reduced and overall quality of life was improved.