About Pycnogenol
Pycnogenol is an extract from a French maritime Pine tree. This extract is taken from the bark of mono-species of pine trees grown exclusively in Les Landes de Gascogne Forest in southwest France. The forest is unspoiled and natural- with no pesticides or herbicides used.
The premium quality of Pycnogenol® components comes from the fact the bark is not subject to seasonal variations which makes it an ideal botanical source.
Pycnogenol® French maritime pine bark extract is a naturally programmed combination with constant proportions of procyanidins, bioflavonoids and organic acids, which offer amazing natural properties.
Pycnogenol’s unique blend of active compounds has four basic properties
1) It’s a powerful antioxidant (in fact it is 20 times more potent than Vitamin C and 50 times more potent than Vitamin E).
2) It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory.
3) It helps generate collagen and hyaluronic acid.
4) It aids in the production of endothelial nitric oxide which helps to dilate blood vessels.
Pycnogenol® French maritime pine bark extract is a scientific evidence based and proprietary extract, which is protected by several U.S. and international patents. The ingredient is Kosher certified, Halal and “self-affirmed” GRAS(2) for applications in functional foods and beverages.
Pycnogenol has been widely studied
Pycnogenol has been widely studied for the past 40 years, with more than 160 clinical trials and 420 scientific publications, ensuring safety and efficacy as an ingredient.
Pharmacological Actions
Pharmacological studies employing in vitro, animal, and/or human models have found that Pycnogenol has:
- » Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities
- » Improves endothelial function (relieves vasoconstriction)
- » Reduces platelet aggregation
- » Reduces α-glucosidase activity and blood glucose levels
- » Improves diabetes related BP
- » Improves Neuropathy,Cardiomyopathy and Liver damage
- » Alters neurotransmitter levels in children with ADHD
- » Improves measures of cognition
- » Reduces neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and behavioral impairments associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Arborvitae’s range of natural supplements contain natural plant extracts of French Maritime Pine Bark extract (Pycnogenol) with the enzyme Papain (from Papaya), Aloe Vera and honey. This unique liquid formulation of natural ingredients provides a potent supplement, that is based on years of research into the impact of inflammation in the human body.
Improves endothelial function (relieves vasoconstriction)
Reduces platelet aggregation