Scientific Research
The Studies Behind the Formula
As part of Dr. Pendleton's commitment to science-based wellness, our ingredients are chosen based on clinical research supporting their safety and effectiveness.
How Rose Hip Powder Protects Cartilage Through Anti-Inflammatory Action
A 2011 lab study tested rose hip powder and its galactolipid compound GLGPG on macrophages, blood cells, and cartilage cells, and found that both s...
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How Rose Hip Extracts Protect Red Blood Cells From Oxidative Stress
A 2012 lab study tested how rose hip extracts protect human red blood cells from oxidative stress and found that vitamin C, along with other plant ...
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How Daily Rosehip Extract Promotes Weight Loss and Reduces Belly Fat
A 12-week scientific paper found that pre-obese individuals who took a daily rosehip extract supplement lost significant amounts of abdominal visce...
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Rosa canina Polyphenol Study on Antioxidant, Xanthine Oxidase, and DNA Protection
This scientific paper found that using Amberlite XAD-7 chromatography produced a polyphenol-enriched fraction from Rosa canina fruits with stronger...
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Rosehip Study on Xanthine Oxidase, Serum Urate, and CYP3A4
This scientific paper found that rosehip extracts inhibited xanthine oxidase in vitro, with the hot water and ethanol extracts showing stronger act...
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Acerola Leaf Extract Study on Antioxidant, Antifungal, and Splenocyte Effects
This scientific paper found that a saline acerola leaf extract contained many phenolic compounds and showed antioxidant and antifungal activity in ...
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Freeze-Dried Acerola Vitamin C Shows Stronger Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects
This scientific paper found that freeze-drying acerola produced a vitamin C concentrate with higher vitamin C content than spray drying. It also sh...
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Acerola Juice and Lead Toxicity: What a 2025 Mouse Study Found About Red Blood Cell Protection
This scientific paper found that lead exposure reduced red blood cell size in male albino mice after 4 and 8 weeks. Acerola juice helped limit that...
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Can Vitamin C Lower Uric Acid in Overweight Individuals?
This scientific paper suggests that people with higher body mass index tend to have higher serum uric acid, while people with higher serum vitamin ...
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How to Authenticate Acerola Superfruits: DNA and NMR Testing Methods Explained
This scientific paper introduces genetic sequencing and chemical fingerprinting as two effective ways to verify the authenticity of acerola superfr...
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