Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
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Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
by David Gutierrez
(NaturalNews) Powder made from rosehip is more effective at reducing osteoarthritis pain
than Tylenol, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of
California, and Fredericksburg Hospital, Copenhagen University Library and the University
of Copenhagen in Denmark, and published in the journal
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis - painful joint inflammation - and is
believed to be triggered by injury to cartilage. Rheumatoid
occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own joint tissue. An estimated 21
million people in the United States alone suffer from
suggesting that nearly 50 percent of the population will experience symptoms of the
disease by age 65, while 80 percent will have asymptomatic arthritis.
Researchers reviewed the results of three prior studies on a total of 287 patients and
found that after an average of three months, powdered rosehip was nearly three times
more effective at reducing osteoarthritis pain than paracetamol, also known as
acetaminophen and marketed as
Combinations of paracetamol with other drugs are also sold under a variety of brand
names.
Rosehip was also 40 percent more effective than the common alternative osteoarthritis
remedy glucosamine.
In contrast to pain medications, researchers did not observe
drowsiness, gastrointestinal upset or any other
"This is very exciting news for arthritis sufferers," researcher Kaj Winther said. "Some of
the main advantages of taking an alternative
are that, firstly, it is readily available over-the-counter and, secondly, unlike traditional
painkillers, it does not produce unpleasant side effects."
Rosehip is the fruit of the rose plant, and has a long history of use as an herbal remedy
for conditions including
and headaches. It is known to contain vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as several
flavonoids and essential fatty acids.
Sources for this story include:
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Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
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