Frequently Asked Questions about Rose-Hip Vital
Q When did Rose-Hip Vital come to Australia?
A. Rose-Hip Vital has been available in Australia with limited distribution since 1998. Today it is available in over 4500 pharmacies and health care store throughout Australia
Q Where can I buy Rose-Hip Vital?
A. Rose-Hip Vital is available in over 4500 pharmacies and health care store throughout Australia, as well as some grocery outlets. You can also order online or over the phone on our toll free number (1800 850 888)and pay by credit card.
Q How long Will it take to work?
A. Most people may experience significant benefits within two to three weeks from taking Rose-Hip Vital.
Q What make the ingredients of Rose-Hip vita; different to a vitamin C tablet?
A. Rose-Hip Vital is one of the few products worldwide, using pure rosehips with a patented process of drying and powdering, Galactolipid (GOPO®) delivers a natural anti inflammatory effect. Clinical trials show that vitamin c is absorbed more effectively then a synthetic version due to is high concentration.
Q What is the dosage?
A. Capsules; 5 ccapsules (2.5g) twice daily for 3 weeks with meals.
Maintenance dosage – 5 capsules per day with meals.
Powder;1 spoon included (2.5g) twice daily for 3 weeks with meals.
Maintenance dosage – 1 spoon included (2.5g) per day with meals.
Swallow Powder with water or sprinkle over food
Each capsule contains Rosa canina L (rosehip) fruit powder 500mg containing Galactolipid
(GOPO®)
Q What evidence is there that Rose-hip Vital may assist?
A. Over 30 clinical studies have been done on Rose-Hip Vital internationally across a range of credible research organisations, most recently in Phytotherapy Research 2008
Q Tell me about the bio/physiological effects of Rose-hip Vital?
A. Some laboratory studies have found ;
- Reduction of leukocyte migration (anti inflammatory)
- Reduction of oxidative burst response of leukocytes (anti-oxidant)
- Reduction in the level of the inflammatory marker CRP
- Preservation of the cell membrane
Q Does diet affect Arthritis or Joint pain?
A. Yes, in particular, health professionals the world over agree that a well balanced diet, with nutritionally sound, unprocessed, natural foods free from chemicals or additives is the wise choice for all people, not only Arthritis sufferers.
Rose-Hip Vital – helping Australians improve their quality of life.
Arthritis is Australias leading cause of disability and chronic pain with over 3.85 million people suffering symptoms*,resulting in lost work or school days and countless visits to GPs, specialists and other health practitioners.
* Arthritis Australia, www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
