Pycnogenol (pronounced pick-nodge-en-all) is the brand name of an extract taken from the bark of the Maritime Pine, which grows along the Atlantic Coast of southwest France. The extract is rich in antioxidants and has been used by physicians in Europe for over thirty years to deal with a large range of health conditions.

Pycnogenol® has recently been granted GRAS status in the US. This means that it is now affirmed for use in various foods and beverages, and is currently available in hundreds of dietary supplements, multivitamins and health products.

The remarkable health properties of Pycnogenol® are due to it being a rich source of compounds known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs or PCOs). These are powerful antioxidants that are important for their role in removing damaging free radicals from the body.

OPCs have greater antioxidant properties than customary sources such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene. The OPCs in Pycnogenol® are very similar to those found in grape seeds, and are 20 times more potent than Vitamin C and 50 times stronger than Vitamin E.

It is well known that free-radical damage is a major cause of aging and degenerative disease. The body obtains antioxidants from many of the whole foods that are eaten as part of a normal healthy diet.

Unfortunately, many people in the West don’t eat enough of these foods, and, in addition, their bodies have to cope with an overload of free radicals from environmental sources such as smoking and pollution. For this reason, the taking of an antioxidant-rich supplement like Pycnogenol® is vital for many people.

Label Information And Ingredients:

Pycnogenol 50 mg (30 Vegetarian Capsules)

Suggested Use:

As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) vegetarian capsule, one (1) to three (3) times daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

Supplemental Facts: (per serving)

 Pine Bark Extract Powder **(Pinus maritimus)** (Standardized to 90%(45mg) Proanthocyanidins)

Other Ingredients:

 

Caution: Keep out of reach of children.