Hawthorn extract for treating mild hypertension: a randomised controlled trial in patients with type 2 diabetes
Walker AF, Marakis G, Simpson E, Hope JL, Robinson PA, Hassanein M, Simpson HC
Published in British Journal of General Practice
Methodology
Sixteen-week randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of hawthorn extract 1200 mg daily in patients with type 2 diabetes taking prescribed medication
Key Findings
Diastolic blood pressure fell significantly more with hawthorn than placebo (mean 2.6 mmHg); systolic pressure did not differ, and there were no drug interactions.
Conclusions
Hawthorn produced a small diastolic blood pressure reduction without interfering with diabetes medication.
Limitations
Modest effect; single population; 16-week duration.
Supplements Studied
Diastolic blood pressure fell significantly more with hawthorn than placebo (mean 2.6 mmHg).
Outcomes Measured
Diastolic blood pressure fell significantly more with hawthorn than placebo (mean 2.6 mmHg).
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