•  Standardised Hawthorn Extract 5% proanthocyanidins and 1.5% flavonoids.
•  10 times more concentrated - 500mg of extract is equivalent to 10g of native plant.
•  Extract from different parts of the plant: stem, fruit, and leaf.
•  High concentration and potency - 1000mg of extract per daily dose.
•  Formula enriched with Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).

High Concentration Hawthorn Extract

Hawthorn Extract (10:1) 500mg by Essentialseries is a food supplement in vegetable capsules, containing extract from the plant Crataegus laevigata, obtained from the concentration of its stems, fruits, and leaves, as well as thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1).

The plant Crataegus laevigata is known globally as Hawthorn, colloquially referred to as Midland Hawthorn or English Hawthorn. All these terms refer to the same plant whose parts (used for the extract) are very rich in polyphenols of recognised nutritional interest.

The main functions of Hawthorn are linked to heart function*.

Authentic High-Quality Hawthorn - Get to Know It

Standardisation Ensured in Every Batch

The nutritional characteristics of Hawthorn depend on its content of relevant bioactive components, which are strongly influenced by the treatment the plant receives.

Extracts must undergo important quality controls to ensure the content of these relevant compounds is adequate. At HSN we have total control over the minimum content in each production batch, which is why our Hawthorn extract has a minimum concentration of 5% proanthocyanidins and 1.5% flavonoids.

Extraction from the Most Valued Parts of the Plants

A plant does not have the same concentration of active compounds in all its parts, meaning not all parts of the same plant are equal. At HSN we carry out precise documentation control of which parts from which plants are most relevant from a nutritional perspective and ensure we use those parts for our extracts.

From the plant species, which are the segments that contain the most significant amount of the most important polyphenols in Hawthorn.

Concentration x10 - More Per Capsule

Depending on the characteristics of the extraction process, an extract can be more or less concentrated. Evidently, the more concentrated extracts are considered of better quality, as long as this does not affect the bioactive content of the extract.

Our extract’s concentration is maximum and, thanks to this, we achieve the best results with a smaller amount, by obtaining more concentrated capsules with a smaller size. This makes them easier to swallow.

Why Does It Contain Vitamin B1?

Thiamine or vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin from the B group, nutritionally essential. It has been added to the extract for its synergistic properties, as:

Thiamine contributes to the normal functioning of the heart.

A Plant Full of Properties

The main use attributed to this species is linked to the functioning of the cardiac and vascular system*. Nevertheless, it also has other functions, as:

•  It is used to achieve better sleep.
•  It helps reduce irritability and tension.

Discover Perfect Combinations

Hawthorn extract is compatible with many other food supplements. However, not all of them create the right synergy. Here are some of the best options to use with Hawthorn:

•  Nattokinase.
•  Ubiquinol.
•  OPC Complex.
•  Horse Chestnut.

All these products are also compatible with each other, so you can use them in combination to make the most of all their nutritional properties.

References

•  Tassell, M., Kingston, R., Gilroy, D., Lehane, M., & Furey, A. (2010). Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 4(7), 32–41.
•  Zhang, J., Chai, X., Zhao, F., Hou, G., & Meng, Q. (2022). Food Applications and Potential Health Benefits of Hawthorn. Foods, 11(18).
•  Rigelsky, J. M., & Sweet, B. V. (2002). Hawthorn: Pharmacology and therapeutic uses. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 59(5), 417–422.
•  Wu, M., Liu, L., Xing, Y., Yang, S., Li, H., & Cao, Y. (2020). Roles and Mechanisms of Hawthorn and Its Extracts on Atherosclerosis: A Review. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 11, 118.
•  Kim, E., Jang, E., & Lee, J. H. (2022). Potential Roles and Key Mechanisms of Hawthorn Extract against Various Liver Diseases. Nutrients, 14(4).