Frequently Asked Questions about Rose-Hip Vital
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Here are a few FAQs you may find helpful.
Q. When did Rose-Hip Vital come to Australia?
A. Rose-Hip Vital has been available with limited distribution since 2001. Today it is available in over 6000 stores nationwide. Fresh stock arrives weekly from our Danish warehouse.
Q. Where can I get Rose-Hip Vital?
A. Rose-Hip Vital is now available through pharmacies, health food stores and some grocery outlets. You can also order directly online or over the phone toll-free 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 starting on Rose-Hip Vital.
Q: How much should I take?
A. Each Rose-Hip Vital capsule contains 500mg of rosehip powder. The recommended daily dose is five once per day and can be doubled as required.
Q: What makes the ingredients of Rose-Hip Vital 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 Rose-Hip Vital’s natural Vitamin C is absorbed more effectively than the synthetic version due to its high concentration.
Q: What evidence is there that Rose-Hip Vital may assist?
A. Over 40 scientific studies have been done on Rose-Hip Vital internationally across a range of credible research organisations, most recently in Phytotherapy Research in 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 of the level of the inflammatory marker CRP
- Preservation of 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 quality of life
Arthritis is Australia’s 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
