Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) has been known as an antioxidant for most people. However, its
physiological role is much larger and encompasses very different processes ranging from …

Rosa species, rose hips, are widespread wild plants that have been traditionally used as
medicinal compounds for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. The therapeutic …

Background The theoretical, but especially the practical values of identifying the biochemical
compounds from the Rosa canina L. fruits are of present interest, this aspect being illustrated …

Background: Rosehips, the fruits of Rosa species, are well known for their various health
benefits like strengthening the immune system and treating digestive disorders. Antioxidant …

Nowadays in the world (especially in developed countries), increasing very important for
human health, nutrition and protection from diseases has attracted consumer demand to …

The aim of this study was to compare phenolic profile, vitamin C content, antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory and cytotoxic activity of rose hips and the preserves (purée and jam) of two …

BACKGROUND: The commercial development of plants as sources of antioxidants that can
be used to enhance the properties of foods, for nutritional purposes and preservation as well …

The in vitro antiproliferative and antioxidant effects of different fractions of Rosa canina hips
on human colon cancer cell lines (Caco-2) was studied. The compounds tested were total …

Background The successful use of rose hip for the treatment of osteoarthritis is well
documented. Several randomized placebo controlled double-blind studies, as mono or …

The present study analyzes the complex of bioactive compounds from rose hips pulp
powder (RHP) obtained after separating the seeds from Rosa canina L. in order to obtain the …