Rose Hip

Rose hip, the fruit of Rosa canina, is a dietary supplement for joint health. It can alleviate symptoms of arthritis if taken daily.

Quick Answer

What it is

Rose hip, the fruit of Rosa canina, is a dietary supplement for joint health. It can alleviate symptoms of arthritis if taken daily.

Key findings

  • Grade C: Chemotaxis (Osteoarthritis (OA))
  • Grade C: Skin Dryness (Skin Health)
  • Grade D: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (Osteoarthritis (OA))

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Rose Hip

Quick Facts: Rose Hip

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:10
  • Research Outcomes:86
  • Key Effect:Osteoarthritis (OA)
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C2
D9
10 conditions Β· 86 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Grade:
Effect:
Size:
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C
Chemotaxis
Small Decrease
1 study
small↓Improves
D
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
No effect
none
?
Osteoarthritis Symptoms
↓Improves
?
Pain
↓Improves
C
Skin Dryness
Small Improvement
1 study
small↑Improves
?
Skin Elasticity
1 study
↑Improves
?
Wrinkles
↑Improves
D
Anti-Oxidant Enzyme Profile
No effect
1 study
none
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
↓Improves
?
Pain
↓Improves
?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
2 studies
↓Improves
?
TNF-Alpha
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
D
Adiponectin
No effect
1 study
none
?
Blood glucose
1 study
↓Improves
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
Adiponectin
No effect
1 study
none
?
Blood glucose
1 study
↓Improves
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study
none
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
Body Fat
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
Adiponectin
No effect
1 study
none
?
Blood glucose
1 study
↓Improves
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
No effect
none
?
Chemotaxis
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study
none
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
Body Fat
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
Adiponectin
No effect
1 study
none
?
Blood glucose
1 study
↓Improves
?
Blood Pressure
1 study
↓Improves
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves

Research Citations (9)

The effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticity
PMID: 26604725
Rose hip inhibits chemotaxis and chemiluminescence of human peripheral blood neutrophils in vitro and reduces certain inflammatory parameters in vivo
PMID: 17657440
Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons
PMID: 22166897
The effects of rose hip (Rosa canina) on plasma antioxidative activity and C-reactive protein in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and normal controls: a prospective cohort study
PMID: 21420288
Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - a randomised controlled trial
PMID: 19818588
A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. 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
PMID: 15330493
The anti-inflammatory properties of rose-hip
PMID: 17657447
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
PMID: 16195164
Daily intake of rosehip extract decreases abdominal visceral fat in preobese subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PMID: 25834460

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