Antidiabetic Properties of Rose Hip

Effects of Rose Hip Intake on Risk Markers of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: a Randomized Double-blind Cross-over Investigation in Obese Persons

The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily intake of a drink containing rose hip powder reduces risk markers of type diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI > 30
• willingness to participate in the study
• willingness to comply with the daily intake of drinks and the recommended energy intake during the course of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• diabetes
• previous or ongoing insulin treatment
• abnormal thyroid status
• abnormal liver status
• abnormal kidney status
• known gastrointestinal disorder
• pregnancy
• suspected allergy to ingredients of the drinks