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Hawthorn 358 mg

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Hawthorn 333 mg
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Score84
Excellent species, plant-part, and marker disclosure supports this focused berry extract, though leaf-and-flower preparations have stronger alignment with the supplied evidence.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Heart Health
Cardiovascular Support

Score 84

Excellent species, plant-part, and marker disclosure supports this focused berry extract, though leaf-and-flower preparations have stronger alignment with the supplied evidence.
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$7.55($0.12 per serving)
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Analysis

The capsule provides 333 mg of Crataegus pinnatifida berry extract plus 25 mg of additional hawthorn. Species, berry source, amount, and vitexin marker are all clearly stated.

That disclosure makes the raw material easier to verify than generic hawthorn labels. Berry-only sourcing has less direct alignment with the leaf-and-flower preparations used in much of the supplied evidence.

One capsule per serving and a useful extract amount support straightforward daily use. It best fits users who value botanical traceability and accept the narrower evidence for berry extract.

Who is it for
  • Adults who value full botanical identification
  • Users seeking standardized hawthorn berry extract
  • People who prefer one capsule daily
Best for
  • Traceable hawthorn supplementation
  • Focused berry-extract use
  • Simple daily dosing

Pros

  • Names Crataegus pinnatifida
  • Identifies berry as the plant part
  • Uses a vitexin marker
  • Provides a meaningful 333 mg extract dose

Cons

  • Berry-only sourcing has narrower evidence
  • Only 25 mg of supporting whole hawthorn
  • Covers one cardiovascular pathway
  • Medication interactions remain important

Warnings

  • Hawthorn may intensify antihypertensive medicines or nitrates and lower blood pressure too far.
  • Use with digoxin or other cardiac medicines requires prescriber guidance.
  • Stop use and seek advice if dizziness, faintness, or unusual heart symptoms develop.

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

The Latin species, berry source, and standardized vitexin marker are unusually clear. The extract provides a meaningful focused amount with a small whole-herb addition, and the single-botanical design has a direct cardiovascular purpose.

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Ingredient transparency

87 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

60 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction level is strong. The very small feedback volume makes the aggregate uncertain.

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Value for money

95 Highest impact

Strong source disclosure and a useful extract amount justify the modest cost. The serving provides strong value, and the formula compares favorably on transparency, dose, and cost.

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Goals

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

A standardized hawthorn extract directly targets vascular tone and heart function. The combined 358 mg amount is meaningful, with the species and a vitexin marker clearly identified.

Berry-only sourcing is less preferred than leaf-and-flower extracts used in much clinical research. The single-botanical design is focused but does not cover lipid, cellular-energy, or homocysteine pathways.

Study evidence
Hawthorn Supportive 27 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Hawthorn · 25 mg

A clearly identified hawthorn extract provides focused cardiac and vascular support. Evidence remains preparation-specific, and berry-only sourcing is less established than some leaf-and-flower extracts.

The species, plant part, active marker, and amount are unusually clear. Hawthorn can add to the effects of heart or blood-pressure medicines, so medication use matters for this concentrated extract.

Study evidence
Hawthorn Supportive 28 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida) berry extract (Vitexin-2”-O-Rhamnoside)
333 mg
Hawthorn
25 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
Report overview
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

A standardized berry extract supplies a meaningful daily hawthorn amount. The named active marker and Latin species make the source unusually easy to verify, although berry-only sourcing is less preferred than leaf and flower. A low serving cost pairs well with the clinically aligned extract dose.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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 pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forHawthorn
  3. 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
  4. [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
  5. 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
  6. [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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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