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Hawthorn Berry Dosage Guide

Evidence:Moderate
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General Dosage

160-900mg standardized hawthorn extract daily

Maximum dose: 1800mg/day (well-tolerated in clinical trials)

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 160-900mg standardized hawthorn extract daily

Timing: Divide into 2-3 doses throughout the day • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Mild heart failure (NYHA II)
300-900mg WS 1442 daily in divided dosesStrong
Blood pressure support
1200mg hawthorn extract dailyModerate
General cardiovascular wellness
160-480mg dailyModerate

Upper limit: 1800mg/day (well-tolerated in clinical trials)

Timing & Absorption

Divide into 2-3 doses throughout the day

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

Full Hawthorn Berry Guide

References

  1. Meta-analysisPittler MH, Guo R, Ernst E (2008). Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI PubMed
  2. RCTHolubarsch CJ, Colucci WS, Meinertz T, Gaus W, Tendera M (2008). The efficacy and safety of Crataegus extract WS 1442 in patients with heart failure: the SPICE trial. European Journal of Heart Failure. DOI PubMed
  3. RCTWalker AF, Marakis G, Simpson E, Hope JL, Robinson PA, Hassanein M, Simpson HC (2006). Hypotensive effects of hawthorn for patients with diabetes taking prescription drugs: a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of General Practice. PubMed
  4. RCTZand J, Lanza F, Garg HK, Bryan NS (2011). All-natural nitrite and nitrate containing dietary supplement promotes nitric oxide production and reduces triglycerides in humans.. Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.). DOI PubMed