Pycnogenol
Found in Maritime Pine tree bark Pycnogenol is extracted and made into a supplement. Rich in potent antioxidant substances called proanthocyanidins. To be called Pycnogenol the extract must be from the particular species of pine that grows along the Atlantic coast in Southern France. The name Pycnogenol is patented and means the extract must contain between 65 and 75% proanthocyanidins.
Pycnogenol may help
- Preventing Blood Clots
- Reducing Inflammation
- Wrinkle Prevention
- Age-related Cognitive Decline
- Anti-allergy
What are the Benefits?
Pycnogenol appears to have blood-thinning properties, making it a popular supplement for preventing blood clotting, such as that associated with thrombosis due to long-haul flights.
Arthritis some studies have reported that Pycnogenol could help to reduce the swelling and associated pain of arthritis, which in turn could help with mobility.
Pycnogenol is reported to be a potent antioxidant, which could be able to protect the structural collagen in the skin. Which, in turn, would help to minimise the visible signs of ageing. It appears to be able to strengthen connective tissues such as collagen, which will also contribute to maintaining healthy skin condition.
Age-related Cognitive Decline there have been studies that have shown a positive result on improving memory function in senior people. This could be due to the way Pycnogenol seems to help blood vessels to relax or could be due to the antioxidant properties.
It is reported that this product has an anti-allergy action, which would be particularly beneficial for those who suffer from seasonal allergies such as hay fever.
Pycnogenol synergy, and works well with
- Quercetin used for allergy-related conditions.
- Vitamin C- Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, therefore could have anti-
- Ageing properties.
- Devil’s Claw – due to its reported anti-inflammatory action could be found helpful by those who have Arthritis.
