Info: 60 Capsules
Pycnogenol contains many beneficial flavonoid compounds, including oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs, which are also found in red wine), which function as antioxidants to support the immune system and may help fend off heart disease and diabetes, plus catechin, epicatechin, phenolic acids, and taxifolin. It is joined here by Citrus Bioflavonoids, which provide further antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.
Info: 60 Capsules
Pycnogenol contains many beneficial flavonoid compounds, including oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs, which are also found in red wine), which function as antioxidants to support the immune system and may help fend off heart disease and diabetes, plus catechin, epicatechin, phenolic acids, and taxifolin. It is joined here by Citrus Bioflavonoids, which provide further antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.
Product Notes:
Pycnogenol is a concentrated natural extract from the bark of a particular kind of pine tree grown without any pesticides or herbicides in an unspoiled forest on the southwest coast of France.
Some use Pycnogenol as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapy for autoimmune (allergies, asthma), cardiovascular (to prevent stroke, heart disease, and varicose veins), dermatologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and neuropsychiatric disorders. Other uses reportedly include for reducing osteoarthritis, diabetes, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ringing in the ears, menopausal symptoms, painful periods, endometriosis, erectile dysfunction, and retinopathy.
In fact, several recent studies have shown Pycnogenol has several benefits for menopausal and perimenopausal women in reducing cardiovascular risk factors (by decreasing slightly elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, normalizing fasting glucose levels, and lowering slightly increased blood pressure to normal) and in combatting hair loss. It's even been shown to help prevent recurrent urinary tract inflammation or infections (UTI) and Interstitial Cystitis!
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
Pycnogenol* (French Pinus pinaster) (Bark): 30 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoids: 300 mg
(from fruit and fruit peel of Citrus sinensis, C. paradise, C. limon, C. aurantifolia and C. reticulata)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Capsule (gelatin, water), Rice Flour and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).
* Pycnogenol® is a patented, proprietary extract made exclusively from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster by Horphag Research in Geneva, Switzerland); it is standardized to contain 70% (+/-5%) procyanidins.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 capsule two times daily. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 2 months.
Warnings:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using NOW Foods Pycnogenol with Bioflavonoids if you are taking any prescription medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders. May cause gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, abdominal pain, gastritis, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, or headache.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80042936.
Supporting Science:
Cai, Carr et al. “An oral French maritime pine bark extract improves hair density in menopausal women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind intervention study.”Health Science Reports, 2023.
Dadwal, Vikas, and Mahesh Gupta. “Recent developments in citrus bioflavonoid encapsulation to reinforce controlled antioxidant delivery and generate therapeutic uses: Review.” Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2021.
Gulati, Om P. “Pycnogenol® in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.” Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 2015.
Khan, Rafeeq Alam et al. “Anti-inflammatory effects of Citrus sinensis L., Citrus paradisi L. and their combinations.” Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016.
Kohama, Takafumi et al. “Analgesic efficacy of French maritime pine bark extract in dysmenorrhea: an open clinical trial.” The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2004.
Ledda, A et al. “Pycnogenol® Supplementation Prevents Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections/Inflammation and Interstitial Cystitis.” Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2021.
Luzzi, Roberta et al. “Normalization of cardiovascular risk factors in peri-menopausal women with Pycnogenol®.” Minerva Ginecologica, 2017.
Rohdewald, Peter. “Pleiotropic Effects of French Maritime Pine Bark Extract to Promote Healthy Aging.” Rejuvenation Research, 2019.