Hawthorn berry is generally safe for healthy adults. If you plan to use hawthorn as a diuretic, use it for the short term. If you want to use hawthorn for heart issues, consult your doctor first, especially if you have a condition or if you are taking medication.
Only take the amount listed on the supplement bottle. If you take more hawthorn than you should, you can expect some side effects such as:
- Heart palpatations
- Increased heart rate
- Chest pains
- Tiredness
Never overdose on hawthorn or take more than the recommended dose. Just read the label very carefully and follow what it says.
Hawthorn can possibly cause a few other side effects in certain individuals. These include:
- Upset stomach
- Headaches
- Dizziness
Don't use hawthorn if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not give hawthorn berry to children. Not enough is known about these situations to know if it's safe or not.
If you have a heart condition, be sure to check with your doctor about taking hawthorn berry supplements. It may even be a good idea to talk to an herbalist about it because doctors generally promote their prescriptions and they are likely to steer you away from taking an herbal product even if it could benefit you greatly.
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