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AOR AOR - Hawthorn II 450mg, 60 vcaps

AOR Hawthorn II - Hawthorn is rich in flavonoids and other compounds which are responsible for its benefits to heart health. Folk medicine has prescribed hawthorn for a variety of uses, from a sore throat to a troubled heart. The components of hawthorn exert their heart-helping actions in a number of ways. Hawthorn increases the force of heart contractions and blood flow, while reducing the demand for oxygen. It reduces deposits in the arteries, lowers blood pressure, reduces irregular heartbeats, reduces resting pulse rate and lowers cholesterol levels. Clinical trials with hawthorn have confirmed its beneficial effects on the heart, and have found that it can relieve symptoms associated with heart failure. It also increases exercise performance. AOR Hawthorn supports overall cardiovascular health and function.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $32.68 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Best suited to: someone wanting long-term cardiovascular support, not a quick fix, people looking for a single-ingredient hawthorn extract, someone whose main concern is exercise tolerance or a taxed heart.

What the research supports

Each capsule holds 450 mg of hawthorn extract, concentrated 4 to 5 times from the raw berry. The 60-capsule bottle lasts one to two months.

Trials commonly use about 900 mg of standardized extract a day.

Exercise tolerance (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Hawthorn's flavonoids widen blood vessels and help the heart pump more efficiently under exertion. Clinical trials report people can walk farther and feel less winded during activity.
Blood pressure (evidence: mixed, from rct): Hawthorn's flavonoids may relax blood vessel walls, which can ease the pressure the heart works against. Trial results are split, some show a modest drop and others show none.
Cholesterol (evidence: limited, from animal study, small human trial): Hawthorn compounds may help the liver clear cholesterol from the blood more efficiently. Evidence comes mostly from animal studies and a few small human trials, not yet conclusive.

Read the literature: Exercise tolerance on PubMed, Blood pressure on PubMed, Cholesterol on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

someone wanting long-term cardiovascular support, not a quick fix: the label itself says to use it for a minimum of two months before evaluating benefit, matching how hawthorn performs in trials over weeks to months rather than days.
people looking for a single-ingredient hawthorn extract: this is 450 mg of hawthorn extract alone, with no added herbs diluting the dose.
someone whose main concern is exercise tolerance or a taxed heart: the hawthorn research base this product draws from centers on contraction force, blood flow and exercise performance rather than acute symptom relief.

Look elsewhere if

anyone on digoxin or other cardiac glycosides: hawthorn can interact with these medications and needs direct clearance from a prescriber before adding it, this isn't a self-directed product for that situation.
someone on blood pressure medication without medical guidance: hawthorn has its own blood pressure lowering action, so combining it needs a health care practitioner checking for additive effects first.
someone expecting a noticeable effect within days: hawthorn works gradually on cardiovascular tone, look elsewhere if you want something you feel the first week.

What to expect

Nothing acute. Hawthorn's documented effects on heart contraction force, blood flow and exercise tolerance show up over weeks of consistent use, which is why the label asks for a two month minimum before judging it. Most people won't feel anything different day to day.

How it compares

Compared with a standardized hawthorn extract labeled with a specific vitexin or procyanidin percentage: this product concentrates by a 4-5:1 ratio rather than to a guaranteed active percentage, so the 450 mg per capsule reflects raw material weight reduction, not a chemically fixed marker. The tradeoff: you can't compare this milligram for milligram against studies that used a percentage-standardized extract, since the active compound load may run higher or lower than those trials.

Product details

Active ingredient: Hawthorn extract (4-5:1)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 450mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Adults: Take one to two capsules per day with or without food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of two months to see beneficial effects.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take one to two capsules per day with or without food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of two months to see beneficial effects.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Hawthorn extract (4-5:1): 450mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium stearyl fumarate, microcrystaline cellulose, maltodextrin (corn). Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Hawthorn II

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.