Pycnogenol
Authentic French Maritime Pine Bark Extract
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Extensively researched for more than 30 years, Pycnogenol helps to improve circulation, eye health, skincare, cardiovascular ailments, anti-aging, immunology and sports endurance.
Authentic Pycnogenol is an ultra-potent complex of powerful anti oxidant nutrients, principally bioflavonoids derived from European pine bark.
Pycnogenol is a registered trademark of Horphag Research, Ltd., Guernsey, UK and protected by US patent #4,698,360 and other international patents.
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As an antioxidant, PINE BARK EXTRACT (OPC) is shown to be up to 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C. Pine Bark Extract is able to cross the blood barrier of the brain to provide extra protection against free radicals in the nervous system and circulatory system. Pine Bark Extract also may provide extra protection for collagen. Pycnogenol frees up Vitamin C to perform its many other important functions.
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PYCNOGENOL Nature's Powerful Phyto-Nutrient
Standardized Pine Bark Extract, An Important Nutrient With Specific Benefits For Women and Men
Currently, there are millions of women in the United States who are post-menopausal and suffer with various discomforts associated with the post-menopausal state. There were two recent articles published about specific nutrients beneficial in helping relieve these discomforts. In the recent journal of Acta Obstetrics Gynecology Scandinavia, researchers studied the effects of Pycnogenol. Approximately 200 perimenopausal were enrolled in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, with half receiving 200 mg a day of Pycnogenol while the other half received placebo. A total of 155 women completed the study. Those women supplementing their daily dietary intake with Pycnogenol all noted improvement in menopausal discomforts along with improvement in antioxidant status as well as LDL/HDL ratio. No ill effects were noted in the Pycnogenol group. Authors concluded that Pycnogenol may offer an alternative method to reducing menopausal discomforts without unwanted side effects.
Pycnogenol is a very special standardized form of pine bark extract providing powerful antioxidant benefits. There are numerous studies proving its benefits. A previous study indicated Pycnogenol reduced muscle cramps by 75% in people with poor circulation. It's specific benefits for men are also in the news. A study recently published regarding Pycnogenol and sexual health involving men with mild to moderate poor sexual function. They were supplemented for one month with placebo or combination of L-Arginine and Pycnogenol. The men taking Pycnogenol for one month showed improvement in erectile function. Additional benefits included increased testosterone levels and healthier cholesterol levels.
