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Hawthorn 300 mg

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Hawthorn 300 mg
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Score85
A meaningful leaf-and-flower extract with flavonoid standardization offers strong focused value, with species disclosure and drug interactions as the main gaps.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Heart Health
Cardiovascular Support

Score 85

A meaningful leaf-and-flower extract with flavonoid standardization offers strong focused value, with species disclosure and drug interactions as the main gaps.
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$15.43($0.17 per serving)
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$ 15.43
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Analysis

The formula combines 300 mg of standardized hawthorn leaf-and-flower extract with 165 mg of additional hawthorn. Plant-part and flavonoid disclosure improve confidence in the main extract.

The total serving is meaningful and keeps the formula focused on one botanical pathway. Exact species is not stated, so full equivalence to specific preparations cannot be verified.

One capsule per serving and a large bottle support easy long-term use. It fits adults who want a characterized hawthorn extract and do not need a broader blend.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking leaf-and-flower hawthorn extract
  • Users who value flavonoid standardization
  • People who prefer one capsule daily
Best for
  • Focused hawthorn supplementation
  • Characterized botanical use
  • Long-term one-capsule routines

Pros

  • Provides 300 mg standardized extract
  • Names leaf and flower as plant parts
  • Identifies flavonoids
  • Adds 165 mg whole hawthorn

Cons

  • Exact species is not stated
  • Covers only one cardiovascular pathway
  • Does not identify the form of the extra hawthorn
  • Medication interactions restrict suitability

Warnings

  • Hawthorn may intensify antihypertensive medicines or nitrates and lower blood pressure too far.
  • Hawthorn can alter the effects of digoxin or other cardiac medicines, requiring prescriber review.
  • Stop use and seek guidance if dizziness, faintness, or unusual heart symptoms occur.

Nutrient quality

88 Highest impact

Leaf-and-flower sourcing and flavonoid identification provide strong extract detail. The extract and added whole hawthorn reach a meaningful combined amount, and the focused formula directly supports cardiac and vascular use.

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Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount and no proprietary blend obscures the formula. Complete intake directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied, leaving part of the label unverified.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction level is strong. The extensive feedback volume makes the aggregate dependable.

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Value for money

95 Highest impact

Good form detail and a useful amount strongly support the modest cost. The serving provides excellent value, and the product compares favorably with similar standardized hawthorn formulas.

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Goals

Heart Health
Heart Health
Impact
Highest effect
B- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Hawthorn extract directly supports vascular tone and cardiac function through a focused botanical mechanism. Human evidence is promising for selected cardiac symptoms but is less robust than evidence for EPA, DHA, or established medicines.

The extract and whole hawthorn amounts are clearly disclosed, with flavonoid standardization improving transparency. Hawthorn can alter the effects of digoxin, blood-pressure medicines, or nitrates, so people using those drugs need clinician guidance.

Study evidence
Hawthorn Supportive 27 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Hawthorn · 165 mg

The combined hawthorn extract and whole herb provide a focused approach to cardiac circulation, contraction, and antioxidant support. The amount is meaningful, although hawthorn has less broad cardiovascular evidence than omega-3s, magnesium, or CoQ10.

Leaf-and-flower sourcing and flavonoid identification improve confidence in the extract. Hawthorn can add to the effects of digoxin and blood-pressure medicines, so people using those drugs should review the combination with their prescriber.

Study evidence
Hawthorn Supportive 28 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Hawthorn (leaf and flower) extract (Flavonoids)
 300 mg
Hawthorn
165 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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Hawthorn (Flavonoids) · 300 mg OverallScore92
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The formula pairs a clinically aligned amount of leaf-and-flower extract with additional hawthorn. Flavonoid identification supports confidence in the extract, although the exact species is not stated. A low serving cost makes the meaningful dose especially economical.

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84 Performance

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86 Budget

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81 Budget

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77 Budget

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78 Value

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<p>CoQ10 100 mg combines 100 mg CoQ10 with 400 mg hawthorn berry for cardiac-energy and botanical support, creating a useful balance of formulation quality and value. Compared with the original, it balances relevant hawthorn support with recurring cost; however, the CoQ10 form and hawthorn standardization are not stated.</p>
77 Value

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80 Value

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<p>Hawthorn Extract delivers a substantial 500 mg extract standardized to vitexins, creating a useful balance of formulation quality and value. Compared with the original, it balances relevant hawthorn support with recurring cost; however, species and plant-part details are incomplete and feedback is sparse.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) Clinically Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
    Szikora Z; Mátyus RO; Szabó BV; Csupor D; Tóth B · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Meta-analysis428 participants6 studies pooledHeart Health Cardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  2. Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials.
    Pittler MH; Schmidt K; Ernst E · The American journal of medicine · 2003
    Meta-analysis632 participants13 studies pooledHeart Health forHawthorn
  3. Hawthorn Extract Randomized Blinded Chronic Heart Failure (HERB CHF) trial.
    Zick SM; Vautaw BM; Gillespie B; Aaronson KD · European journal of heart failure · 2010
    Randomized trial120 participantsHeart Health forHawthorn
  4. Effects of Hawthorn Fruit Extract Drink in Chinese Patients With Mild Hypertension and/or Hyperlipidaemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study.
    Zeng W; Chu TTW; Fok BSP; Ho WKK; Chan JCN; Tomlinson B · Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society · 2024
    Randomized trial61 participantsCardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  5. Hawthorn Herb Increases the Risk of Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach.
    Rababa'h AM; Altarabsheh SE; Haddad O; Deo SV; Obeidat Y; Al-Azzam S · The heart surgery forum · 2017
    Observational study116 participantsCardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  6. Real world effectiveness of Hawthorn special extract WS 1442 in a retrospective cohort study from Germany.
    Wyss C; Gündling PW; Kostev K · Scientific reports · 2024
    Cohort study9,100 participantsCardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  7. A randomised double blind placebo controlled clinical trial of a standardised extract of fresh Crataegus berries (Crataegisan) in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure NYHA II.
    Degenring FH; Suter A; Weber M; Saller R · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2003
    Randomized trial143 participantsCardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  8. [Crataegus Special Extract WS 1442. Assessment of objective effectiveness in patients with heart failure (NYHA II)].
    Weikl A; Assmus KD; Neukum-Schmidt A; Schmitz J; Zapfe G; Noh HS; Siegrist J · Fortschritte der Medizin · 1996
    Randomized trial136 participantsCardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  9. Prospective, comparative cohort studies and their contribution to the benefit assessments of therapeutic options: heart failure treatment with and without Hawthorn special extract WS 1442.
    Habs M · Forschende Komplementarmedizin und klassische Naturheilkunde = Research in complementary and natural classical medicine · 2005
    Cohort study952 participantsCardiovascular Support forHawthorn
  10. [Actions of standardized extracts of Crataegus berries on exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with congestive heart failure].
    Rietbrock N; Hamel M; Hempel B; Mitrovic V; Schmidt T; Wolf GK · Arzneimittel-Forschung · 2001
    Randomized trial88 participantsHeart Health forHawthorn
  11. Clinical efficacy of crataegus extract WS 1442 in congestive heart failure NYHA class II.
    Zapfe jun G · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2002
    Randomized trial40 participantsHeart Health forHawthorn
  12. Baseline severity but not gender modulates quantified Crataegus extract effects in early heart failure--a pooled analysis of clinical trials.
    Eggeling T; Regitz-Zagrosek V; Zimmermann A; Burkart M · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2012
    Meta-analysis687 participants10 studies pooledHeart Health forHawthorn