The Solgar Hawthorne Berry is a dietary supplement in plant capsules, with hawthorn Crataegus spp. Each capsule contains 434mg of fruit powder and 35mg of fruit extract in a 4:1 ratio. The shell is plant-based, made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and the package contains 100 plant capsules. The composition is declared vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free.
It is aimed at adults who want to include hawthorn in their daily routine in a measured amount, without preparing infusions, and to those who already monitor their heart and blood pressure with a doctor and want to discuss with them the addition of a botanical preparation.
Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or small tree of the Rosaceae family, the same as the apple and rose. It grows throughout Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and in Greek it is also known as trikokkia. The medicinal interest focuses on the fruit, leaf, and flower. In this formula, only the fruit is used, the small red berry that ripens in late summer.
The characteristic components of the fruit are flavonoid compounds and oligomeric proanthocyanidins, the same family of polyphenols that give the deep color to red fruits. The producer's choice to combine whole fruit powder with a 4:1 extract means that the capsule delivers both the full plant material and a more concentrated form of the soluble compounds. The health claims for botanicals remain on the waiting list of the European Commission, so here we describe what the plant is and not what it does.**
According to the product presentation by Solgar, hawthorn is associated with the following:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Hawthorn does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and the related botanical claims are under evaluation, so it remains a subject of research. The product does not carry a claim of lowering blood pressure, vasodilatory action, or addressing cardiovascular conditions.
The preparation is mono-botanical. It does not contain vitamins or minerals, so it does not carry approved health claims. Its usefulness is judged on three practical points: the clear amount of plant material per capsule, consistency from batch to batch, and the short list of excipients, limited to the plant shell, maltodextrin as a filler, and vegetable stearate magnesium as an anti-caking agent.
The producer's statement indicates that the product contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, or artificial fragrances, and that it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, gluten-free, and lactose-free, with kosher certification.
It suits adults who know hawthorn from traditional use and want a standardized form. It suits people who build a daily botanical regimen and prefer mono-botanical preparations, so they know exactly what they are taking. It suits those who avoid evening infusions and want something practical. Finally, it suits vegans and vegetarians, as the shell is plant-based.
It is a dietary supplement, not a medicine. It does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Blood pressure and any cardiovascular issue is monitored by a doctor, and no medication should ever be discontinued without his directive.
Main ingredients per plant capsule: Hawthorn fruit (Crataegus spp.) powder 434mg, Hawthorn fruit extract 4:1 35mg.
Other ingredients: Hawthorn fruit, plant capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), filler (maltodextrin), anti-caking agent (vegetable stearate magnesium), Hawthorn fruit extract.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and artificial fragrances. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher.
Form: plant capsule.
Recommended dosage: Adults, 1 to 3 plant capsules daily, preferably with meals.
The 100-capsule package covers approximately 100 days with one capsule per day and approximately 33 days with three. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are on cardiovascular or antihypertensive medication, consult your doctor before use, as hawthorn may interact with cardiac medications. The same applies in pregnancy and breastfeeding or if you have any diagnosed health condition. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Exclusively the fruit, in powder and 4:1 extract. It does not contain leaf or flower.
Hawthorn, also known as trikokkia in many areas.
Only after discussing with your doctor. Hawthorn may interact with cardiac medications and your treatment should never be stopped on your own.
From one to three, according to the producer, preferably with meals.
The producer's nutritional table states 434mg of fruit powder and 35mg of extract per capsule. The quantities that apply are those of the table.
The dosage is for adults. Pediatric dosage requires a pediatrician's guidance.
From approximately 33 days with three capsules a day to approximately 100 days with one.
* Hawthorn does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims about benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
** Information about the botanical ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Main ingredients per vegan capsule: Hawthorn berry (Crataegus spp.) powder 434mg, Hawthorn berry extract 4:1 35mg.
Other ingredients: Hawthorn berry, capsule shell (hypromellose), bulking agent (maltodextrin), anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), hawthorn berry extract.
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and artificial fragrances. Suitable for vegan and vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher.
Form: vegan capsule.
Recommended dosage: Adults, 1 to 3 vegan capsules daily, preferably with meals.
The pack of 100 capsules covers approximately 100 days with one capsule per day and approximately 33 days with three. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are taking cardiovascular or antihypertensive medication, consult your doctor before use, as hawthorn may interact with cardiovascular drugs. The same applies to pregnancy and breastfeeding. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
