Rose hips are the seed pods of roses. Rose hips have become a popular natural remedy for osteoarthritis. As a dietary supplement, they have been studied for their health benefits, including pain-relieving properties for osteoarthritis. Rose hips are available as an oil, as well as powder or capsule form. LitoZin Joint Health is a popular brand name product made of rose hips.

Rose hips contain anthocyanins -- compounds found in plants that have antioxidant properties. Vitamin C is also abundant in rose hips. They also contain carotenoids, including:

• beta-carotene
• lycopene
• beta-chryptoxanthin
• rubixanthin
• zeaxanthin and lutein

A meta-analysis of three short-term clinical trials involving the same preparation of rose hips concluded that, compared to placebo, rose hips are an effective pain reliever and it reduces the need for other pain medications. Read more in Rose Hips (LitoZin) for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief.

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• Herbal Remedies for Osteoarthritis
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• 25 Effective Osteoarthritis Treatments
• 10 Ways to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain
• 10 Things You Should Know About Osteoarthritis

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