Who should consult a doctor before consuming hawthorn?

Hawthorn berries are a dried plant material for making drinks, not a medicinal product. Nevertheless, like any plant with active phytochemicals, they may interact with certain medicines or be undesirable in certain conditions.

It is worth consulting a doctor in the following cases:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding — the effect of plant compounds on the foetus or the baby has not been sufficiently studied, so it is better to make the decision together with a specialist.
• Taking medication — especially medicines that affect the cardiovascular system or blood pressure: plant flavonoids could, in theory, enhance or weaken their effect.
• Chronic conditions — if you have diagnosed conditions for which dietary control matters.

If you are trying hawthorn for the first time, start with a small amount and watch how your body reacts. If any unwanted symptoms appear, stop consuming it. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.