NSI Standardized Hawthorn Extract -- 450 mg - 120 Capsules - Nutraceutical Sciences Institute (NSI) Hawthorn

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Hawthorn extract (Crataegus oxyacantha, Crataegus monogynarich) is often used to promote healthy cardiovascular function, by helping strengthen the contractions of the heart muscles, improving coronary artery blood flow, and reducing blood pressure. Steady and strong flow of blood and nutrients to the heart helps ensure overall vitality and well-being. As long ago as the 1st Century A.D., hawthorn was thought to be used by the Greek herbalist, Dioscorides. This was hawthorn#146;s first known use as medicinal herb for the heart. In our time, studies have shown that hawthorn leaf and flower extracts can be beneficial for people with stage II (early-stage) congestive heart failure. In the June 2003 edition of the prestigious American Journal of Medicine, a review of 13 studies showed that there was a significant benefit from hawthorn extract as an accompanying treatment for chronic heart failure. It was shown that after taking 160-900 mg of hawthorn extract per day for 8 weeks, congestive heart failure patients showed improved quality of life, such as a greater ability to exercise without shortness of breath and exhaustion. These impressive results are now the subject of a groundbreaking, ongoing international study. In studies, hawthorn was also shown to effectively inhibit LDL, or #147;bad#148; cholesterol. This, in turn, lowers peripheral blood vessels#146; resistance to blood flow, thus improving circulation to the extremities. In clinical trials, hawthorn has also shown benefit in reducing blood pressure. Additionally, studies have shown that hawthorn may be effective for such health concerns as digestive ailments and kidney stones. NSI Hawthorn, like all NSI herbal supplements, is formulated from only the purest #147;standardized#148; form, using a higher dosage of active ingredients. The standardization is achieved by isolating the small portion of a plant or herb that contains the most active and effective ingredients. As a result, you are r ...