Pycnogenol

Researchers tested a patented form of pine-bark extract called Pycnogenol in a mouse model of an HIV-like virus and alcoholism, two conditions that can destroy a healthy immune system.

Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

Researchers tested a patented form of pine-bark extract called Pycnogenol in a mouse model of an HIV-like virus and alcoholism, two conditions that can destroy a healthy immune system.

Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

Researchers tested a patented form of pine-bark extract called Pycnogenol in a mouse model of an HIV-like virus and alcoholism, two conditions that can destroy a healthy immune system.

Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

Researchers tested a patented form of pine-bark extract called Pycnogenol in a mouse model of an HIV-like virus and alcoholism, two conditions that can destroy a healthy immune system.

Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

Pycnogenol has been used by many holistic veterinarians and was recently shown to be of use in treating humans with birch pollen allergy 11.

Dr. Richard Palmquist: Does Your Pet Have Allergies? Dr. Richard Palmquist 2011

Pycnogenol is available in dietary supplement form, but the same beneficial flavonoids can be obtained by eating pine nuts.

Maria Rodale: The 3 Best Spices for a Longer Life Maria Rodale 2012

Pycnogenol inhibits the inflammation caused by UV-exposure and consequently protects the skin from sunburn.

Sun and Tanning 2010

Studies found that Pycnogenol acts as a collagen stabilizer by binding to collagen in the skin and maintaining elasticity, saving it from destruction.

Sun and Tanning 2010

These findings point to a significant photo-protective and anti-photo-aging effect of Pycnogenol.

Sun and Tanning 2010

Oral supplementation of healthy volunteers with Pycnogenol was shown to help prevent UV damage and the resulting photo-aging.

Sun and Tanning 2010