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- noun organic chemistry Any of a group of
flavonoids extracted from thebark ofpine trees, especiallyproanthocyanidins . - noun An
antioxidant dietary supplement containing such an extract
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A potent antioxidant in pine called pycnogenol protects endothelial cells which make up the lining of the blood vessels and heart from free radical damage, serves as an anti-inflammatory, and preserves healthy skin structure.
Maria Rodale: The 3 Best Spices for a Longer Life Maria Rodale 2012
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The reason is a little-known nutrient called pycnogenol, which just happens to come from the bark of pine trees indigenous to certain regions of France.
Getting Pregnant Niels H. Lauersen 2000
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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory study to evaluate the potential of pycnogenol for improving allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Does Your Pet Have Allergies? Dr. Richard Palmquist 2011
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For most, the old-fashioned vitamins E-C-beta carotene has given way to newer antioxidant pills containing more exotic ingredients such as quercetin, pycnogenol, grapeseed, and resveratrol.
The Source Woodson Merrell 2008
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For most, the old-fashioned vitamins E-C-beta carotene has given way to newer antioxidant pills containing more exotic ingredients such as quercetin, pycnogenol, grapeseed, and resveratrol.
The Source Woodson Merrell 2008
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Several supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, pycnogenol, grape seed, pine bark, and bilberry extracts, can support smooth blood flow.
The Way of the Fertile Soul Randine Lewis 2007
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Obviously, to offset the negative effects of aging, one should be taking a generous amount of fruits and vegetables, a good multivitamin with additional vitamins E and C up to 2,000 mg daily, and an all-purpose antioxidant formula containing lipoic acid, pycnogenol, and N-acetylcysteine.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Other powerful antioxidants include pycnogenol from grape seed and pine bark, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, and N-acetyl cysteine NAC.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Although there are no long-term studies on the effects of pycnogenol specifically on fertility, long-term usage has shown it to be safe and effective overall, when taken in amounts up to 200 mg daily.
Getting Pregnant Niels H. Lauersen 2000
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After measuring sperm samples for count, motility, and overall health, both before and after the ninety days of pycnogenol therapy, astounding results were seen.
Getting Pregnant Niels H. Lauersen 2000
PPoland commented on the word pycnogenol
Antioxidant harvested from pine bark in France. Pycnogenol is more powerful than Vitamin E or C at helping the body stopping free radicals.
September 10, 2009