Description:
· Promotes Efficient Heart Function
· Dietary Supplement
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha) has been used for centuries to aid circulation. Clinical research has identified the compounds responsible for hawthorn's beneficial activities. These compounds include flavonoids, such as vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside. The powerful antioxidants in hawthorn protect the cells of the cardiovascular system from free radicals. Hawthorn promotes efficient heart function.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
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Supplement Facts:
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Serving Size: 1 Capsule
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Serving Per Container: 100
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Amount Per Capsule
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% DV
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Hawthorn 5:1 Concentrate (Crataegus oxycantha) (flower/leaf) (Minimum 1.8% vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside)
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500 mg
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* Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. Capsule consists of gelatin.
No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
Warnings
Note: If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating, or trying to conceive, under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Q.What is Hawthorn?
A.Hawthorn is a spiny, flowering shrub or small tree of the rose family. The species of hawthorn discussed here are native to northern European regions and grow throughout the world.Historically, hawthorn fruit has been used for heart disease since the first century. It has also been used for digestive and kidney problems. More recently, hawthorn leaf and flower have been used as folk or traditional remedies for heart failure, a weakness of the heart muscle that prevents the heart from pumping enough blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to fatigue and limit physical activities. Hawthorn is also used for other heart conditions, including symptoms of coronary artery disease (such as angina).
Q.What are active substituent present in Hawthorn?
A.Hawthorn contains many substances that may benefit the heart. These antioxidant flavonoids -- including OPCs -- may help dilate blood vessels, improve blood flow, and protect the blood vessels from damage. The berries, leaves, and flowers of the hawthorn plant have been used for medicinal purposes. Most modern preparations use the leaves and flowers, which are believed to contain more of the flavonoids than the berries.
Q.What are healthy benefits of Hawthorn?
A.• Heart failure
• Chest pain (Angina)
• High blood pressure
Q.What are dose of Hawthorn?
A.By mouth:
For heart failure have been used in doses of 160 mg to 1800 mg divided and taken in 2-3 doses daily. These doses have been shown to improve symptoms of heart failure in some people, but they have also been shown to increase the risk of death or being hospitalized due to heart failure.
Q.What are side effects of Hawthorn?
A.Hawthorn is considered safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. Side effects are rare and can include upset stomach, headache, and dizziness.
Q.Is it safe for children?
A.No, it is not given to children.
Q.Is it safe for pregnant or nursing women?
A.No, it is not safe for pregnant or nursing women.