Cholesterol Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Cholesterol Formula against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Cholesterol Formula is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart failure symptoms, high blood pressure, chest pain (angina).Based on those ingredients, 191 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This liquid formula contains three active ingredients. Hawthorn berry extract and olive leaf extract are the two named actives; the product also lists a proprietary extract blend whose component ingredients are spelled out separately.
The formula is completed with alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for hawthorn in angina, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, hardening of the arteries, heart disease, and cognitive function is rated insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works for these uses. Olive leaf extract likewise has insufficient evidence for osteoporosis, digestive upset, respiratory infections, shingles, flu, and joint pain.
The data we hold doesn't establish either ingredient's effectiveness for the conditions this product targets.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Hawthorn is generally well tolerated when used appropriately, but because it affects the heart and blood pressure, it needs medical supervision if you have a heart condition. Serious side effects are rare but have included multiorgan allergic reactions and acute kidney failure.
More commonly, some people report headache, stomach discomfort, or heart-related symptoms like palpitations — though these are uncommon. Olive leaf extract is well tolerated; the safety of concentrated supplements is less studied than whole olives and olive oil as food.
There isn't enough safety information for hawthorn during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the data advises against use in both. Pregnancy and lactation safety information isn't on file for olive leaf extract — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take this, check your medications against these types: nitrates and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors like sildenafil (Major severity — risk of dangerous blood pressure drop); then beta-blockers, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, calcium channel blockers, and digoxin (all Moderate severity — may enhance their effects). We could not check psyllium husk extract for interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This formula might interest someone looking to support heart health, but the evidence for its ingredients isn't established. More importantly, if you take any heart, blood pressure, or blood-thinning medication, you need to check your exact drugs before starting — hawthorn interacts with many of them at a serious level.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor first, especially if you have a heart condition.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Cholesterol Formula, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253661098 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 331802 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 983 mg | -- |
| Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry | 0 NP | -- |
| Olive Leaf Extract, Dry | 0 NP | -- |
| Psyllium Husk Extract, Dry | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest Quality Since 2008
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications. Keep out of the reach of children!
May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA Registered and Inspected Facility.
USA Made in United States of America
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Made in USA, Hawaii
Organic Alcohol Based
All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Only natural ingredients Identity and purity is laboratory verified
Formula
Organic Alcohol Based
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
General Statements
Extraction rate: about 1/3-4 (up to 333 mg of dry raw material per 1 ml of extract).
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Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Extract Blend
- › Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry
- › Olive Leaf Extract, Dry
- › Psyllium Husk Extract, Dry
Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm contains hawthorn berry extract, which has documented interactions with several major medication types.
The most serious concern is with nitrates (used for chest pain) and drugs like sildenafil (used for erectile dysfunction) — hawthorn can add to their blood-pressure-lowering effects and may cause unsafe drops in blood pressure.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond those Major-severity interactions, hawthorn also interacts with beta-blockers (heart and blood pressure drugs), blood thinners and antiplatelet agents (including aspirin), calcium channel blockers (another blood pressure class), and digoxin (a heart medication). These are all Moderate-severity interactions — meaning hawthorn may enhance their effects or side effects.
Olive leaf extract, the product's second active ingredient, shows no documented interactions in our data. We could not check psyllium husk extract — we hold no interaction data for it.
Altogether, these interactions span 190 individual medications. Use the medication checker below with your exact drug list before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Cholesterol Formula interact with 191 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Cholesterol Formula interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry
AvanafilStendra
How Avanafil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Avanafil interactionFinasteride, TadalafilEntadfi
How Finasteride, Tadalafil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Finasteride, Tadalafil interactionGlyceryl TrinitrateNitronal
How Glyceryl Trinitrate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Glyceryl Trinitrate interactionIsosorbide DinitrateAngitak, Cedocard Retard, Isoket, Isoket Retard, Isordil
How Isosorbide Dinitrate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Isosorbide Dinitrate interactionIsosorbide Dinitrate, HydralazineBiDil
How Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interactionIsosorbide MononitrateAngeze, Angeze SR, Chemydur 60XL, Dynamin, Elantan, Elantan LA +13 more
How Isosorbide Mononitrate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Isosorbide Mononitrate interactionMacitentan, TadalafilOpsynvi
How Macitentan, Tadalafil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Macitentan, Tadalafil interactionNicorandilAprior, Dancor, Ikorel, Sigmart, Zynicor
How Nicorandil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Nicorandil interactionNitroglycerinGonitro, Nitro Time, Nitro-Bid, Nitrocine Timecaps, Nitrogard, Nitrogard SR +7 more
How Nitroglycerin interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Nitroglycerin interactionPentaerythritol TetranitratePeritrate, Peritrate SA
How Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate interactionSildenafilRevatio
How Sildenafil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Sildenafil interactionSildenafil CitrateViagra
How Sildenafil Citrate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Sildenafil Citrate interactionTadalafilCialis, Tadliq
How Tadalafil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Tadalafil interactionVardenafilLevitra, Staxyn
How Vardenafil interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Vardenafil interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Abrocitinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive effects on blood pressure and heart rate.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Cholesterol Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hawthorn Berry Extract, DryCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Read the full Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Cholesterol Formula with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Hawthorn Berry Extract, Dry
Nitrates
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure due to vasodilatory effects.
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Hawthorn might inhibit PDE-5 and cause vasodilation.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that hawthorn can inhibit platelet aggregation. However, its effect in humans is unclear. One observational study shows that patients taking hawthorn shortly before undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery or valve replacement surgery have a 10% incidence of postoperative bleeding, compared with 1% in those who never consumed hawthorn extract. However, clinical research shows that taking a specific preparation of dried hawthorn leaves and flowers (Crataesor, Soria Natural Lab) 800 mg three times daily for 15 days does not affect platelet aggregation or levels of thromboxane B2, the metabolite of thromboxane A2, in healthy humans.
Beta-Blockers
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive effects on blood pressure and heart rate.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure due to vasodilatory effects.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, hawthorn might potentiate the effects and adverse effects of digoxin.
Hawthorn appears to improve cardiac output; however, hawthorn does not appear to affect digoxin pharmacokinetics. Case reports suggest that at least one species of hawthorn root extract (Crataegus mexicana) may produce adverse effects similar to digoxin and can cross-react with digoxin assays, leading to falsely elevated plasma digoxin levels.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cholesterol Formula, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- Street Address
- 510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96817
- Phone Number
- 888-854-2924
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
Cholesterol Formula by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Cholesterol Formula’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Hawthorn
Interacts with 191 drugsHawthorn is a plant traditionally used for heart-related complaints, and some studies suggest it may modestly help symptoms of mild heart failure when added to standard care. However, the ev...
Read the full Hawthorn monograph → Herb & supplement monographOlive
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil as part of a Mediterrane...
Read the full Olive monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Cholesterol Formula's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Hawthorn 25 references
- Tauchert M. Efficacy and safety of crataegus extract WS 1442 in comparison with placebo in patients with chronic stable New York Heart Association class-III heart failure. Am Heart J 2002;143:910-5. PubMed
- Pittler MH, Schmidt K, Ernst E. Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials. Am J Med 2003;114:665-74.. PubMed
- Chang Q, Zuo Z, Harrison F, Chow MS. Hawthorn. J Clin Pharmacol 2002;42:605-12.
- Holubarsch CJ, Colucci WS, Meinertz T, et al. The efficacy and safety of Crataegus extract WS 1442 in patients with heart failure: the SPICE trial. Eur J Heart Fail 2008;10:1255-63. PubMed
- Pittler MH, Guo R, and Ernst E. Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure. Cochrane.Database.Syst Rev 2008:CD005312. PubMed
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- Dalli E, Colomer E, Tormos MC, et al. Crataegus laevigata decreases neutrophil elastase and has hypolipidemic effect: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Phytomedicine. 6-15-2011;18:769-75. PubMed
- Maek-a-nantawat W, Phonrat B, Dhitavat J, et al. Safety and efficacy of CKBM-A01, a Chinese herbal medicine, among asymptomatic HIV patients. Southeast Asian J Trop.Med Public Health 2009;40:494-501.
- Asher GN, Viera AJ, Weaver MA, et al. Effect of hawthorn standardized extract on flow mediated dilation in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults: a randomized, controlled cross-over trial. BMC.Complement Altern.Med 2012;12:26. PubMed
- Walker AF, Marakis G, Simpson E, et al. Hypotensive effects of hawthorn for patients with diabetes taking prescription drugs: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Gen.Pract 2006;56:437-43.
- Daniele C, Mazzanti G, Pittler MH, et al. Adverse-event profile of Crataegus spp.: a systematic review. Drug Saf 2006;29:523-35. PubMed
- Tankanow R, Tamer HR, Streetman DS, et al. Interaction study between digoxin and a preparation of hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha). J.Clin.Pharmacol. 2003;43:637-42. DOI
- Tauchert, M., Gildor, A., and Lipinski, J. [High-dose Crataegus extract WS 1442 in the treatment of NYHA stage II heart failure]. Herz 1999;24(6):465-474.
- Horoz, M., Gok, E., Genctoy, G., Ozcan, T., Olmaz, R., Akca, M., Kiykim, A., and Gurses, I. Crataegus orientalis associated multiorgan hypersensitivity reaction and acute renal failure. Intern.Med 2008;47(23):2039-2042. PubMed
- Dalli, E., Valles, J., Cosin-Sales, J., Santos, M. T., Moscardo, A., Milara, J., and Sotillo, J. F. Effects of hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) on platelet aggregation in healthy volunteers. Thromb.Res 2011;128(4):398-400. PubMed
- Rogov VD. [Toxiderma due to the fruits of the hawthorn]. Vestn Dermatol Venerol 1984;7(7):46-47.
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