GOPO^®FAQ

a) What is GOPO^®?

GOPO^® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol) is the active compound isolated from the rose-hip rosa canina that has been clinically proven to help reduce joint pain and stiffness, improving flexibility and mobility.

b) What evidence is there that GOPO^® is effective against joint pain?

The latest 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 to such an extent that 40% reduced their consumption of paracetamol.

Further evidence of the effectiveness of GOPO^® on chronic joint conditions has been reported in the Phytomedicine Journal, 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.

c) How does GOPO^® compare to glucosamine and other natural supplements for joint pain?

Some studies suggest that glucosamine can decrease the break down of cartilage. In a 3 year study published in The Lancet in January 2001, 20-25% stated that pain in their knees and hips was reduced after taking glucosamine for 3 months. However, scientists could not show that taking glucosamine improved mobility and flexibility or reduced the use of painkillers. GOPO^® in many cases has clear advantages when it comes to the effect on inflammation, pain and mobility. Moreover it has been shown to decrease the use of pain-killers and anti-inflammatory drugs by 40-50%⁴.

Chrondroitin is often sold in combination with glucosamine. It is though to draw fluid into the tissue to give cartilage elasticity and slow down cartilage breakdown. However, a recent GAIT study conducted by the National Institute of Health in the USA suggests that overall a combination of glucosamine and chrondroitin is only 25% effective at reducing pain - recent studies on GOPO^® have shown it to be 82% effective in reducing pain⁵.

• GOPO^® possesses anti-inflammatory properites
• Clinically shown to help reduce joint pain and stiffness in up to 82% of people
• Can help reduce the consumption of traditional painkillers by up to 50% - benefit not reported with other supplements
• 100% natural remedy - no reported side effects and safe for people with allergies and diabetics.