The overall rating for hawthorn extract is 2.3 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Hawthorn Extract
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. Dosing
  8. References

Hawthorn Extract Simple Report

  • Supplement: Hawthorn Extract
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Hawthorn Extract: 47
  • Effectiveness Rating: 2.3 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 30 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 2
  • Number of Claims: 2
  • Effective Dosage Range: 500 milligrams per day

Hawthorn Extract Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for hawthorn extract is 2.3 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for hawthorn extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Hawthorn Extract

There are 2 studies in the database on hawthorn extract; the research rating is 30. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for hawthorn extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Hawthorn Extract

Products Names Amount of Hawthorn Extract
Platinum Citrulline Malate Plus 50mg
Ripped Engine 51mg
Situation Ultra Test 50mg
Vapor One 200mg
MEM Pre-Workout 200mg
Full list of all 47 products containing Hawthorn Extract.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Cardiovascular Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
lower blood pressure

Mental Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve mood

Dosing

The Supplement Database includes 1 studies on hawthorn extract dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 500 milligrams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Hawthorn Extract.

References

Title of Study
Antihypertensive effect of Iranian Crataegus curvisepala Lind.: a randomized, double-blind study
Promising hypotensive effect of hawthorn extract: a randomized double-blind pilot study of mild, essential hypertension