Harpagoside

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Overview

Hargagoside is a type of Iridoid Glycoside isolated from Devils Claw root. 

Health Benefits of Harpagoside

Cardiovascular System

 Harpagoside may help to prevent Ventricular Fibrillation.  [1] 

Immune System

 Harpagoside may reduce Inflammation. 

Musculoskeletal System

 Harpagoside may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Rheumatism. 

Herbal Source of Harpagoside

 Devil’s Claw contains between 100 mg and 3,000 mg of Harpagoside per 100 grams (0.1% - 3%)

 
Harpagoside Supplements

 Harpagoside is usually a constituent of Devil's Claw ointments and capsules.

 Some Devil’s Claw supplements are standardized to contain 1.5% Harpagoside.

 

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