rose hip and arthritis

Scientists have been conducting research in Berlin and Copenhagen to discover the healing effect of rosehip on rheumatoid arthritis. The rosehip was administered in capsule form over a 6 month period to patients who have rheumatoid arthritis and were being treated with standard drugs. The researchers were surprised by the results of the trials particularly because rheumatoid arthritis is much more challenging and severe than osteo-arthritis. 89 people were selected for the trial. Most were female with an average age of 57 and all had severe rheumatoid arthritis for over 18 years.These participants were required to keep a record of their pain levels and physical ability to perform normal daily tasks. Six months later the patients taking rosehip experienced a 20 to 25 percent improvement in their level of physical ability and 40 percent reduction in the number of joints causing them discomfort or pain. There was no change in the patients who had the standard drug treatment only. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where the body's own immune system turns on the body attacking joints, leaving them swollen and causing damage to bone and cartilage. Rose Hip is one of the ingredients in Joint and Bone Combo.