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Pycnogenol (Pine Bark Extract)
A patented extract from French maritime pine bark, packed with antioxidants that are especially supportive of blood vessels, skin, and circulation.
Benefits
- +Supports venous health and reduces leg swelling
- +May improve skin hydration and reduce UV damage
- +Supports healthy circulation
- +Has anti-inflammatory properties
- +Some evidence for improving ADHD symptoms and blood sugar control
Dosage & Cost
Range40–120 mg/day
TimingMorning, with water
Daily cost0.40–1.20
Pycnogenol® is the trademarked, well-studied form. Generic 'pine bark extract' may not have the same standardization. Effects build over 2–4 weeks.
Side Effects
- !Mild: headaches, nausea, or digestive upset
- !May lower blood pressure — monitor if you're on antihypertensives
- !Rare allergic reactions in people sensitive to pine
- !May interact with blood-thinning medications
Food Sources
- • Pine bark (the direct source — not a food you'd eat)
- • Similar antioxidant compounds found in grape seed extract, green tea, and red wine
- • Supplementation is the only practical source
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This page is for informational purposes only. The information here has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No supplement discussed on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplement.