Vitals Pycnogenol® is a patented and standardized pine bark extract (the outer part of the bark) of the maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), which is a pine species that grows at the SW coast of France.
Pines are rich in various polyphenols such as the oligomere proanthocyanidines (OPC) and organic acids (among which ferulic acid, cinnamic acid, and caffeic acid).
Pycnogenol has established quite a reputation in the past 40 years as a novel supplement. By now pycnogenol is one of the best researched nutritional supplements with no less than 300 scientific articles.
The biological effects of pine bark extract are multifaceted and based on various pathways.
Vitals Pycnogenol® is a strong antioxidant which protects cells in the body against free radicals. Pycnogenol also support a healthy immune response, which is important to maintain healthy lungs.
Pycnogenol also supports a healthy blood pressure, good blood circulation and elastic arteries because it positively influences the synthesis of NO (nitrogenoxide) from the amino acid L-arginine in the vessel walls.
NO is involved in many regulatory mechanisms,among which arterial walls.
Pycnogenol assists in maintaining the strength of veins and capillaries and is very useful for people with varicose veins and tired legs.
The active ingredients in the pine bark extract directly influence the activity of the enzyme α-glucosidase, which results in a faster absorption of carbohydrates in the gut. This is how pycnogenol can assist in a balanced glucose metabolism.
Vitals Pycnogenol® assists in the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are important building blocks for cartilage and synovial fluids. Apart from a healthy immune respons, these building blocks are also important for a normal joint function.
Women entering menopause can also benefit from supplementing with pycnogenol , because it also positively affects symptoms such as hot flushes.
When combined with proper nutrition and training, athletes can benefit from using pycnogenol, as it can make them faster and have better endurance capacity too. Furthermore, pycnogenol can improve recovery after heavy training sessions.
The main reason for this beneficial effect is because pycnogenol is an antioxidant. Even though formation of free radicals is a normal process after strenuous exercise, so you might wonder whether that is part of the positive effect of training, pycnogenol never negatively affected training results.
beneficial effects of Pycnogenol
• patented and standardized extract
• proven track record with hundreds of scientific studies
• supports cardiovascular health and healthy veins
• supports a healthy blood pressue
• supports the glucose metabolism
• supports healthy joints
Features
- v-capsules
Some supplements are suitable for both men and women of all ages as well as children. But other supplements are specifically targeted to the aging woman or man. Another supplement is especially suitable for athletes, regardless of gender.
- senior
- athletes
- vegan
- mushrooms
- up to 9+ = -20%
- any 2+ = -2.5%!
- any 3+ = -5%!
- any 4+ = -7.5%!
- any 5+ = -10%!
- any 6+ = -12.5%!
- any 7+ = -15%!
- any 9+ = -20%!
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- €5+ (NL) - €7,50+ (EU)
- €5 discount >€50
- keep out of reach of young children
- a dietary supplement is not a subsitute for a healthy diet ; do not exceed recommended dose
- if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating or trying to conceive, are under age of 18, or are taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
- books, probiotics and products bought in the SALE can NOT be returned
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recommended use
take 1-2 capsules per day with a meal with ample amounts of water or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
contains per daily serving (1 capsule)
pycnogenol (from pine bark extract Pinus pinaster 50 mg†
† = Recommended Daily Intake not established
ingredients
active ingredient (pycnogenol), filler (rice concentrate), capsule (pullulan from fermented cassava-flour)
storage
keep dry and closed at normal room temperature
keep out of reach of young children
contra-indications
To be absolutely safe it is not recommended to take pycnogenol during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Because there is no research done on children, it is also not recommended to give pycnogenol to children younger than 6 years old.
It is recommended to not take pycnogenol late in the day, some people experience problems to fall asleep when taking it too late in the day.
allergy information
contains no familiar allergens (wheat, gluten, soy, lupin, nuts/tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish or mollusks)
vegetarians/vegans
suitable for vegetarians and vegans
