Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is a small thorny tree originally from northwestern Europe. For thousands of years, folk medicine has prescribed hawthorn for a variety of uses, from a sore throat to a troubled heart. Hawthorn is rich in flavonoids and other compounds which are responsible for its benefits to heart health.
The components of hawthorn exert their heart-helping actions in a number of ways. Hawthorn increases the force of heart contractions and blood flow, while reducing the demand for oxygen. It reduces deposits in the arteries, lowers blood pressure, reduces irregular heartbeats, reduces resting pulse rate and lowers cholesterol levels. Clinical trials with hawthorn have confirmed its beneficial effects on the heart, and have found that it can relieve symptoms associated with heart failure. It also increases exercise performance.
Those looking for a single product to support overall cardiovascular health and function should consider hawthorn as a natural alternative.
| Serving Size: 1 Capsule |
Amount Per Serving |
| Hawthorn extract (2.2% flavonoids as hyperoside) |
450 mg |
Non-medicinal ingredients: lactose monohydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, rice extract, rice concentrate, silicon dioxide. Capsule: hypromellose.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take 1 to 2 capsules per day with/without food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 2 months to see beneficial effects.
CAUTION: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking cardiac glycosides such as digitalis/digoxin, or blood pressure medication, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
AOR™ guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, eggs, fish or shellfish.
Source:
- Crataegus laevigata, leaves and flowers
Main Applications:
- Cardiovascular health
- Hypertension
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