Pine Bark Extract Proanthocyanidins and Pine Bark logogriph.Pine Bark Extract.

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Helpful for other chronic conditions.

Pine Bark Extract INCI Name Pinetree extract CAS 000000-14-0 French Marine Pine Bark Extract French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Leucoanthocyanidins OPC Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins PCO Pinus maritima Pinus pinaster Procyandiol Oligomers Procyanodolic Oligomers Pycnogenol Pygenol Pine Bark Extract.Proanthocyanidins Pinus Strobus Bark extract.Proanthocyanidin B2 photo picture image In a small study of individuals with no medical problems, taking pine bark extract for 12 weeks generally resulted in lower blood pressure and thinner blood.

 Two studies have found that blood levels of LDL ( cholesterol were lowered among individuals who took pine bark extract)

 Other studies have shown that it may be somewhat effective at relieving abdominal pain for women with endometriosis.

 Results of a very small study of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found that pine bark extract improved concentration and reduced restless behavior.

 One small pilot study of individuals with migraine headaches showed that taking a combination product containing pine bark extract, vitamin C, and vitamin E for three months helped to reduce the number and intensity of migraines.

 In studies of animals with artificially induced diabetes, injected pine bark extract produced significant reductions in blood sugar levels.

 Other animal studies found that pine bark extract may enhance immune function.

 Very early results of other laboratory studies appear to show that pine bark extract prevented the accumulation of proteins similar to those associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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last edit date:11th,May.2009.