Bio Pycnogenol 150

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Bio Pycnogenol

The antioxidant complex contained in Pycnogenol (proanthocyanidin, or OPC/PCO) is found in extremely small amounts in the peels, skins, or seeds of grapes, blueberries, cherries, and plums; in the barks of the lemon tree and the Landis pine tree; and in the leaves of the hazelnut tree. It is difficult if not impossible to get the amount of PCO needed for antioxidant protection from diet alone. If you want to try Pycnogenol supplements, they are available at health food stores and most pharmacies in 30- and 60-milligram tablets. There is no Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Pycnogenol, but it has shown no toxic effects to date. In one study, daily doses of up to 35,000 milligram were given for six months, with no adverse effects. However, this supplement is not recommended for pregnant women or for children, as it has not yet been determined safe for these groups.

In order to saturate the tissues, take one 30-milligram tablet for each twenty pounds of body weight daily for three days. Thereafter, tissue saturation should be followed with the maintenance dose of two 30-milligram tablets daily.

Pycnogenol seems to work best when used in conjunction with other antioxidants and minerals. When combined with vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A (beta carotene), and minerals zinc, selenium, and manganese with the addition of CoEnzyme Q10, the pine bark extract in Pycnogenol has been shown to reduce the effects of free radical damage associated with acute and chronic inflammations, senility, poor circulation, nervous disorders, and immune system suppression.

Studies indicate that Pycnogenol may be useful in treating or preventing a host of illnesses and disorders, including ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, asthma, fibromyalgia, cellulite, diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy, lung cancer, premenstrual syndrome, macular degeneration, myocardial ischemia, skin disorders, phlebitis, poor night vision, pelvic pain, prostate disease, cellulite, atherosclerosis, autoimmune disorders, strokes, and high blood pressure. However, Pycnogenol supplements are relatively new to the U.S., and more scientific study is needed before we can be certain of their benefits.

Are there adverse effects from taking Pycnogenols ?
There are no reports of significant adverse effects from taking pycnogenols. Mild gastrointestinal disturbance may occasionally occur in susceptible individuals. The toxicity of pycnogenol is extremely low.

About Pharma-Nord Bio Pycnogenol
Each tablet of Pharma Nord Bio-PycnogenolR contains 40mg of Pycnogenol maritime pine bark extract. PycnogenolR is a registered trademark of Horphag Research Ltd of Guernsey, UK and is protected by U.S. patent. Pharma Nord recommends 2 tablets to be taken twice daily for one week, followed by 1 tablet twice daily thereafter, with meals.