GOPO FAQ
Q What is GOPO®
a. GOPO® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol) is a key compound of the Rosehip, rosa canina L. It is the active compound isolated from the Rosehip Rosa Canina L, using a patented process, that has been clinically proven to help reduce joint pain and stiffness, improving flexibility and mobility.
Q What evidence is there that GOPO® is effective against joint pain?
a. The most recent study published in the journal Phytomedicine February 2010, showed that patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis may benefit from additional treatment with Rosehip powder with Galactolipid (GOPO®).
A trial published in the Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 2005 showed that 82% of patients reported a reduction in pain after 3 weeks of active treatment with GOPO®. Pain was alleviated o such an extent that 40% reduced their consumption of parecetamol.
Further evidence of the effectiveness of GOPO® on chronic joint conditions has been reported by the Phytomedicine Journal of 2004; 66% of patients taking GOPO® reported a reduction in joint pain. Interestingly, patients also reported an improvement in general wellbeing, including mood, sleep quality and energy.
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Q What are the benefits of taking a supplement using GOPO®?
a. GOPO® possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.
- Helps reduce inflammation by works by discouraging large numbers of white blood cells from accumulating in the joint, therefore breaking the vicious cycle of inflammation and alleviating pain
- Clinically shown to help reduce joint pain and stiffness in up to 82% of people.
- Can help reduce the consumption of traditional pain killers by up to 50% - benefit not reported with other supplements
- 100% natural remedy with no additives or preservatives – no reported side effects therefore suitable for most people
