Pycnogenol Side Effects

Pycnogenol side effects………………

Pycnogenol, from the family of bioflavanoids, comes from the bark of the European coastal pine tree, the Pinus Maritima. It is a powerful antioxidant, 20 times more potent than vitamin C and 50 times more than vitamin E.

The body forms antioxidants, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and Vitamin E, beta carotene, and selenium. As antioxidants are destroyed by stress and other outside factors, the body can’t produce antioxidants fast enough to replace them.

Benefits of Pycnogenol

Pycnogenol replenishes the body with needed antioxidants to assist with multiple health conditions. It is used to help with varicose veins, high blood pressure and diabetic retinopathy by preventing diseased blood vessels.

Another benefit of pycnogenol is that it remarkably reduces platelet aggregation. This is where the smallest blood cells stick together and form clumps in the blood. Cells that are clumped together can produce a stroke or a heart attack. Studies show that pycnogenol was 5 times a effective as aspirin in reducing platelet aggregation. It also improves circulation and increases cell vitality.

New research shows that pycnogenol possesses strong powers against certain free radicals, such as nitrate oxide,especially in cases of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers.

Other benefits of pycnogenol include fighting joint pain from arthritis and joint inflammation from sports injuries, reduces prostate inflammation, lessens allergic reactions and decreases the effects of stress.

Pycnogenol Side Effects

The most common side effect reported has been mild gastrointestinal problems such as an upset stomach or nausea.

Pycnogenol side effects are considered safe and few in number. A benefit of pycnogenol is that it's a powerful antioxidant.

Few side effects have been reported overall.Pycnogenol can enhance the immune system function. Where the immune system is suppressed such as organ transplants, it may interfere with the effect of drugs used for these problems.

Separate supplements or one that is all inclusive?

Studies show that more than one nutrient working together on a health condition creates better results than a single nutrient. If you start out with one and decide to add another, how much do you add to keep both supplements working to their maximum strength without causing problems? Taking a multivitamin keeps your dosage safe and effective.

Make sure that your multi-supplement is manufactured at a facility following strict GMP compliance. These are the same standards that pharmaceutical drug manufacturers have to follow. This is essential, since herbs are considered a dietary supplement and manufacturers do not have to guarantee their product or what the actual ingredients are!

An example of nutrients working well together in your body is how Pycnogenol helps Vitamin C work much more effectively than on its own. Another good combination is that a folic acid supplementation should always include vitamin B12, since a folic acid deficiency can mask an underlying vitamin B12 deficiency.

For safety and efficiency, we recommend using supplements that are all inclusive.

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