Rosehip Antioxidants

Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, are a good source of antioxidants, as well as other nutrients such as vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, and tannins. Research shows that these nutrients have anti-inflammatory properties and helpful in reducing inflammation in the body.

Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. Studies have shown that the antioxidants and other nutrients found in rosehips have a protective effect against inflammation and helpful in reducing the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Health benefits associated with rosehips include:

  1. Boosting the immune system: Rosehips are a rich source of vitamin C, which is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system.
  2. Reducing inflammation: Research shows that rosehips have anti-inflammatory properties and helpful in reducing inflammation in the body.
  3. Improving skin health: Rosehips are a good source of antioxidants, which help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and may improve the appearance of the skin.
  4. Reducing the risk of certain cancers: Some studies have indicated that rosehips may have a protective effect against certain types of cancer, such as breast, colon, and prostate cancer.
  5. Improving cardiovascular health: Rosehips are a good source of flavonoids, which are compounds that improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Rosa Carina AP-4
ur rosehip come from the mother plant, Hunderosen (Rosa canina AP-4). They are cultivated organically in the soil of a volcano in the southern part of Chile. The sunny days and cool nights create the optimal cultivation conditions for this plant, and those are very favorable factors when it comes to cultivating uniform, organic products of high quality.

The most important benefit that comes with eating rosehip is the anti-inflammatory benefits. The fruits contain galactolipids, which are a type of fat that has an inhibitory effect on the white blood cells’ movement as they move towards an inflamed area.

In addition rosehip contains a long list of nutrients and fibers. The high fiber contents can explain the beneficial effects that they have on digestion.