Hawthorn has been traditionally used for digestive and kidney issues and has been studied for its potential heart benefits. Researchers have suggested that hawthorn may have heart benefits, partly due to its vasodilation effects (increased blood flow). In a 2006 study, researchers gave 1,200 mg of hawthorn extract to 79 people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure every day for 16 weeks. The people who took the extract experienced more blood pressure improvements than those in the placebo group. Some studies indicate that hawthorn extract may improve blood cholesterol levels thanks to its flavonoid and pectin content.
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