Pycnogenol®
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Pycnogenol®

Pycnogenol® is a standardized bark extract of the French maritime pine Pinus pinaster (Pycnogenol®, Horphag Research Ltd., UK). It comprises of a concentrate of pine bark constituents such as polyphenolic monomers, procyanidins and phenolic or cinnamic acids and their glycosides. About 65–75 % of the Pycnogenol extract are procyanidins that consist of catechin and epicatechin subunits of varying chain lengths.  These substances have potent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.  This paper is a nice review of Pycnogenol® and describes an excellent human clinical study recently published.   Directions for taking Pycnogenol®: Take 1-2 capsules daily.  Each bottle contains 30 capsules, 60 mg each. Ingredients: Pycnogenol® (Pinus Pinaster) (Maritime Pine Bark Extract) 60 mg.  Citrus Bioflavonoid complex (Citrus sinensis) (fruit) 300 mg. Other Ingredients: Gelatin, rice powder, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica.