Short answer: joint inflammation is one of the main reasons behind stiffness, discomfort and reduced mobility. It can build up over time, driven by physical stress, intense activity and oxidative imbalance in the body. Rosehip is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C and contains a broad spectrum of antioxidants that support the body's inflammatory response.
Key takeaways
- Joint inflammation can build up over time through physical stress, intense activity and oxidative imbalance.
- Rosehip is rich in vitamin C, polyphenols, carotenoids, tocopherols, tannins and essential fatty acids.
- Rosehip extracts have shown activity on inflammatory pathways such as COX and LOX in laboratory studies.
- Antioxidants in rosehip help neutralise free radicals linked to oxidative stress.
- SUKOFLEX® is made from organic AP-4® rosehip, available as powder or capsules.
Rosehip is one of nature's most powerful superfruits
Rosehip is widely recognised as a superfruit, providing one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C together with a broad spectrum of antioxidants, including polyphenols, carotenoids, tocopherols, tannins and essential fatty acids (Ameye & Chee, 2006; Uggla et al., 2003).
Acting in synergy, the diverse antioxidants in rosehip help support a healthy inflammatory response and support immune system health (Ahmad et al., 2016; Fan et al., 2014; Mason et al., 2020; Simopoulos et al., 1994).
Rosehip powder has well documented anti-inflammatory effects driven by its rich content of polyphenols, vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and omega-3 and -6. These compounds help reduce oxidative stress and support the body's inflammatory response, which may lead to less joint discomfort and improved mobility (Mármol et al., 2017; Wenzig et al., 2008).
Clinical studies have looked at rosehip for joint comfort and mobility in adults. For active individuals, this provides a natural way to support joint health and recovery (Ameye & Chee, 2006; Hughes, 2016).
Support the body's inflammatory pathways
Joint inflammation is regulated by complex signalling pathways in the body. Rosehip extracts have demonstrated activity on key pathways involved in inflammation, including the COX and LOX systems (Wenzig et al., 2008).
By supporting these pathways, rosehip helps the body maintain a more balanced inflammatory response in the joints.
ORGANIC AP-4® ROSEHIP POWDER
SUKOFLEX® Powder
One 5 g scoop a day, mixed into food or drinks. About 36 days per tub.
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Shop the powderReduce oxidative stress linked to joint inflammation
Oxidative stress and joint inflammation go hand in hand. When free radicals accumulate, they can contribute to tissue stress and amplify inflammatory processes.
Rosehip is naturally rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, polyphenols and carotenoids, which help neutralise these free radicals (Sadeghi et al., 2016).
Powered by plant compounds that support inflammation balance
Polyphenols like quercetin are known for their ability to support the body's response to inflammation and oxidative stress. Research shows that quercetin can influence inflammatory signalling and act as a powerful antioxidant at the cellular level (Qi et al., 2022).
ORGANIC AP-4® ROSEHIP CAPSULES
SUKOFLEX® Capsules
Same AP-4® rosehip in vegan capsules. 3 capsules twice a day, about 30 days per bottle.
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