Product Description: Pycnogenol 25mg 120c is available by Douglas Laboratories.
Pycnogenol® is a registered trademark of Horphag Research Ltd. Use of this product is protected by one or more of U.S. Patents #4,698,360 / #5,720,956 / #6,372,266 and other international patents.
A Dietary Supplement
120 Capsules
More Info:
Pycnogenol® capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 25 mg of a pure, patented pine bark extract from Horphag Research, Ltd. Pycnogenol® is the registered trademark of Horphag Research and is the name given to their patented antioxidant complex produced solely from pine bark which contains a unique mixture of proanthocyanidins (a bioflavonoid), organic acids, and other active compounds. Other proanthocyanidin extracts may want to call themselves ""pycnogenol"", but they can't legally. Pycnogenol® is a unique product recognized by U.S. and international patents covering its innovative methods of extraction, preparation, and biological applications. Pycnogenol® is made exclusively from the bark of the European coastal pine, Pinus maritima, which grows along the Atlantic coast of southern France. The nutrient-rich bark is processed by gentle water extraction through a solvent-free method which recovers all the water soluble components and maximizes bioavailabil
Pycnogenol® capsules may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish to increase their intake of natural antioxidants in the bioflavonoid family of nutrients.
Pycnogenol® is one of the most powerful natural freeradical scavengers yet discovered. As such, it reduces oxidative damage to vital tissues and helps maintain a healthy capillary system. Pycnogenol®‘s antioxidant activity is many times more effective than that of vitamin C and vitamin E. Pycnogenol® enhances the effectiveness of vitamins C and E and can be taken together with these vitamins for added benefit. Pycnogenol® is composed of water-soluble proanthocyanidin dimers, trimers, and oligomers, catechin and epicatechin, and naturally-occurring organic acids such as ferulic acid and caffeic acid.
Pycnogenol®’s proanthocyanidins are a highly specialized group of bioflavonoids unique in their ability to form condensation products. The dimeric proanthocyanidins are the most potent anti-free radical agents. Although the organic acids such as caffeic acid inhibit the formation of many reactive oxygen species less than the dimeric proanthocyanidins, they are more effective than Vitamin C in this regard. The unique nutrient mixture supplied by Pycnogenol® helps maintain a healthy capillary system in several ways. It protects Vitamin C which is necessary for the production of collagen. Pycnogenol® also binds to collagen fibers, protecting them from attack by free radicals so that the natural elasticity of collagen in skin, joints, arteries, capillaries and other tissues is maintained.
Ingredients:
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 120
Amount Per Capsule
Pycnogenol® ...25mg*
(from Pinus pilaster)
* Daily Value not established
Contains:
Cellulose, Gelatin (capsule), Vegetable Stearate
Does Not Contain:
Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein, Milk/Dairy, Corn, Sodium, Sugar, Starch, Artificial Coloring, Preservatives, Flavoring
Dosage:
As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 to 3 capsules daily with meals or as directed by your healthcare professional.
WARNINGS:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place.
(59º-77ºF/15º-25ºC)
(35-65% relative humidity)
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
