Hawthorn Extract Phytosome 50 mg

Feature Summary

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) phytosome combines standardized hawthorn extract with phosphatidylcholine to improve hawthorne absorption, increase its biological activity delivering its benefits directly to the heart muscle.

Author and naturopath, Dr. Mark Stengler, comments on the benefits of hawthorn, "I have seen phenomenal results with my patients using Hawthorn - from high blood pressure to heart disease. It is the number one herb for the cardiovascular system."

Hawthorn increases the ability of the heart muscle to contract, making the heart a more efficient pump. It increases coronary blood flow and reduces peripheral vascular resistance, helping the blood to circulate to the extremities. Hawthorn's flavonoids, particularly the procyanidines, help to quench free radicals. Some herbalists also recommend hawthorn for restlessness and insomnia.

Phytosomes are herbal substances that are combined with phosphatidylcholine molecules to enhance absorption and bioavailability. This molecule is both water- and fat-soluble taking absorption and bioavailability to another level.

Hawthorn is extremely safe. Europeans have used hawthorn prophylactically for many years as a cardiotonic, to maintain healthy heart function before problems even begin. However, we caution that anyone suspecting heart disease should not self-medicate but be thoroughly checked out by a qualified health care practitioner before using hawthorn. Regarding hawthorn, The German Commission E mentions no known contraindications, side effects or interactions with other drugs, and recommends that hawthorn be taken for a minimum of 6 weeks.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains: <BR>Hawthorn Phytosome<SUP>®</SUP> ......................................................50 mg <BR>Contains standardized hawthorn extract (<EM>Crataegus oxyacantha</EM> flower and fruit) bound to phosphatidylcholine (from lecithin) in a 1:2 ratio. <BR>Standardized to 1.8% vitexin.

Safe

1-2 capsules daily or as directed by a health&nbsp;care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.

Contraindications

• Theoretically, hawthorn may potentiate or interfere with the effects of drugs used for angina, arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure such as digoxin, beta-blockers (e.g. Inderal^®), and calcium channel blockers like diltiazem (Cardizem^®) and nifedipine (Procardia^®). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

Additional Information

Children: Suitable for children at one-half the adult dosage.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Hawthorn is considered by many experts to be safe during pregnancy and lactation, but as the effects have not been sufficiently evaluated during these times it should not be used unless directed by a health care practitioner.

Seniors: No special precautions are known.