Pycnogenol
Synergism Among Nutraceuticals: Black Seed Oil, Omega-3, Astaxanthin & More
I previously wrote an article on “Evidence-Based Uses of Standardized Black Seed Oil” for the June 2023 issue of Vitamin Retailer. In that article I highlighted the research demonstrating the effectiveness of black seed oil (BSO) standardized for its thymoquinone content. In this article, I’m going to take it a step further and examine that […]
Study: Pycnogenol Helps Relieve Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome
New scientific findings may offer hope and a natural solution to those who suffer from sensations of crawling, pulling, throbbing, aching and itching in the legs, often resulting in sleep disruption and the uncontrollable urge to move. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) impacts nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population and can lead to other health […]
Brain Boosters!
The Best Brain Booster of Them All The best brain booster of them all is the herb Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo helps healthy people keep their cognitive powers, and it helps people with Alzheimer’s to fight for them. Several double-blind studies show that ginkgo helps cognition in seniors (Human Psychopharmacol Clin Exp 2002;17:267- 77), including significantly […]
Study Shows Supplementation With Pycnogenol May Provide Relief From UTIs
A new peer-reviewed and published study is revealing a natural option for the millions of women and men who suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The open pilot registry study found the natural antioxidant Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract to be effective at reducing the number of urinary tract infection episodes, increasing the […]
Study Finds Pycnogenol May Ease Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
In a promising natural path breakthrough for fibromyalgia sufferers, a new peer-reviewed and published pilot study shows that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol may support reduction of symptoms associated with the condition, including fatigue, migraines, and stiffness. In the study, Pycnogenol, French maritime pine bark extract, significantly reduced oxidative stress and the need for analgesics. Data shows […]
Think About It
Zinc, selenium and other essential minerals offer multiple benefits during a pandemic and beyond. Some fogs are evocative—billowing in a valley on a hot summer morning or a pre-Halloween night, for example. But brain fog is not a fog that inspires anyone. Enhanced cognitive abilities is a growing desire among supplement users of all ages—it’s […]
Study Finds Pycnogenol May Reduce Frequency of Migraines and Severity of Symptoms
A new peer-reviewed, published pilot study shows that daily supplementation with the French maritime pine bark extract, Pycnogenol, distributed in North America by New Jersey-based Horphag Research (USA) Inc., may help to significantly decrease the frequency of migraines, reduce frustrating migraine symptoms and diminish the disruption of daily activities caused by migraines. While a pilot study, […]
Daily Use of Pycnogenol Provides Benefits for Men Managing ED and Type 2 Diabetes
New research shows promising results for those dealing with erectile dysfunction and diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 30 million men in the U.S., and approximately 1 in 4 new cases of ED occur in men under the age of 40. A peer-reviewed study, […]
Study Shows Daily Use of Pycnogenol Reduces Severity of Dry Mouth
A peer-reviewed study shows promising findings for those who suffer from dry mouth. Published research found that supplementation with Pycnogenol, a celebrated French maritime pine bark extract distributed in North America by New Jersey-based Horphag Research (USA) Inc, boosts saliva production significantly and alleviates dry mouth symptoms. Data shows persistent dry mouth affects up to […]
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