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7 Best Hawthorn Supplements

Thorne - Heart Health Complex 90 vegetarian capsules
Heart Health Complex
43,95
Thorne
  • Formula for heart and blood vessels
  • With 900 mg taurine per daily dose
Solgar - Hawthorne Berry 100 vegetarian capsules
Hawthorne Berry
18,25
Solgar
  • Contains 434 mg of dried hawthorn powder per capsule
  • Contains 35 mg hawthorn berry extract (4:1) per capsule
OrthoVitaal - Garlic Mistle Hawthorn 250 gelatin softgels
Garlic Mistle Hawthorn
22,95
OrthoVitaal
  • Formula for heart and blood vessels
  • Contains garlic, mistletoe and hawthorn
Solgar - Hawthorn Extract 60 vegetarian capsules
Hawthorn Extract
19,30
Solgar
  • Contains 150 mg of standardized leaf and blossom powder extract per capsule
  • Standardized to 3 mg (2%) of vitexin per capsule
Viridian - Hawthorn Berry Extract 60 vegetarian capsules
Hawthorn Berry Extract
19,95
Viridian
  • Contains a combination of hawthorn berry powder and extract (equivalent to 800 mg hawthorn berry)
  • Contains only natural ingredients
Bonusan - Crataegus-SAN 30/100 ml tincture
Crataegus-SAN
13,99 - 29,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for heart and blood vessels
  • Contains motherwort, hawthorn, chamomile and lavender, among others
Bonusan - Crataegus complex 30 ml tincture
Crataegus complex
13,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for the nervous system
  • Contains motherwort, hawthorn, lemon balm, passionflower and toothpick-plant

Buy the best Hawthorn supplements here. Or read more below about Hawthorn.

Hawthorn is a berry from the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the best supplements for heart support.

Clinical research has shown that flavonoids such as vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside are the active ingredients in Hawthorn.

Hawthorn (Hawthorn) supplement

Crataegus

Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus, is a supplement available in capsules and tablets. It is well known for its medicinal properties, specifically for cardiovascular function.

In supplements, extracts of the two hawthorn varieties with the Latin names Crataegus oxyacantha and Crataegus laevigata are used. These have similar effects.

Hawthorn Experiences

Experiences with hawthorn supplements vary, but many users report beneficial effects on heart function and general cardiovascular health. And it is associated with healthy blood pressure.*

In addition, users share positive experiences for sleep and with stress thanks to hawthorn.

What is Hawthorn extract good for?

Hawthorn extract is often used for its beneficial effects on heart and blood vessels. There is also research showing that the polyphenols in hawthorn extract have antioxidant properties.*

The main polyphenol in hawthorn is vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside, often also referred to as vitexin.

The Latin name is Crataegus oxyacantha. 'Other' hawthorns commonly used are Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus monogyna and Crataegus spp..

Can you take hawthorn every day?

Hawthorn extract is generally considered safe when taken in the recommended doses. Most studies recommend a dose of 160-1200 mg of hawthorn extract per day.

Has hawthorn extract side effects?

Although hawthorn extract is generally safe, it can cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, accelerated heartbeat and palpitations.

People taking medications such as nitrates, beta blockers, digitalis medications or calcium antagonists to treat heart failure, high blood pressure or other conditions should always consult with a doctor before using hawthorn extract.

How much hawthorn extract should I use?

The dosages of hawthorn extract that has been used in scientific studies is 160-1200 mg per day. We recommend sticking to the dosage on the package.

Hawthorn (Hawthorn) is good for*:

* EU approval health claim(s) pending.

Written by: Wouter Olthof
Reviewed by: Liesbeth Thoen

Updated: July 18, 2023

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