Supports the Connective Tissue in Our Joints

Hawthorn has been employed as a tonic for the heart by cultures dating as far back as first-century Rome.* With Hawthorn grown on the Gaia Farm, this formulation supports the cardiovascular system and healthy blood pressure with normal ranges.* It also supports the connective tissue in the joints.*

Featured Ingredient: Hawthorn

Significant scientific evidence confirms Hawthorn's traditional use. It has been the subject of hundreds of research studies, including nine double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials. The results of this research show that Hawthorn strengthens the heart muscle, increases exercise tolerance, and supports a normal heart rhythm.* While Hawthorn leaf contains high levels of flavonoids, the berry is rich in Oligermeric procyanidins. The current thinking is that Hawthorn's biological activity is not due to one group of constituents, but the interaction of various compounds. Experimental and human research indicates these compounds work together to reinforce the heart's pumping capacity, support coronary blood flow, and provide antioxidant protection to the heart.*

Active Constituents: Flavonoids, approximating 1.78% of the leaf and flower, and procyanidins, accounting for 2.96% of the fruit, are thought to be the most pharmacologically active constituents of hawthorn. Other constituents include triterpene acids and phenolic acids.

Important precautions

Do not take hawthorn with the heart drug dioxin, as it may amplify its effects. Use with caution with caffeine, tea and papaverine-containing cough medications, as hawthorn may mildly increase these substances' ability to dilate the arteries.

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