Evidence supporting the use of: Rose Hip
For the health condition: Osteoporosis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Rose hip, the fruit of the wild rose (Rosa canina), has been investigated for its effects on bone health, including osteoporosis. The scientific evidence supporting its use is limited but emerging. Some preclinical studies (animal and in vitro) suggest that rose hip extract may help reduce bone loss by exerting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which are believed to contribute to bone preservation. For example, a study in ovariectomized mice (a common animal model of postmenopausal osteoporosis) found that rose hip supplementation reduced bone resorption and improved bone mineral density. The proposed mechanisms include inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduction of oxidative stress, both of which are implicated in bone loss.

However, robust clinical evidence in humans is lacking. There are very few human trials directly evaluating rose hip for osteoporosis prevention or treatment. Most human studies focus on its use for osteoarthritis rather than osteoporosis. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have not established rose hip as an evidence-based intervention for osteoporosis. As such, while there is some scientific rationale and promising preclinical data, current evidence is insufficient to recommend rose hip as a primary or adjunctive therapy for osteoporosis.

In summary, the use of rose hip for osteoporosis is scientifically plausible but not yet strongly validated in humans. Further research, especially well-designed clinical trials, is needed to determine its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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