Various studies have shown Pycnogenol to be one of the most powerful natural antioxidants in the human body.
This wonder substance stimulates the production of antioxidant enzymes inside cells and reinforces their defence against harmful free radicals and toxins within the body. Research at the University of Tokyo suggests that the antioxidant potential of Pycnogenol is nine times more potent than Vitamin E and 45 times more potent that CoQ10!
In everyday life our bodies generate free radicals. These chemically unbalanced particles cause damage to our cells by oxidising them in the same way that an apple goes brown when exposed to the air or metal becomes rusty when exposed to air and moisture. Free radicals are dangerous and scientists believe exposure of the body to damaging oxidation is the major cause of ageing and many degenerative diseases. As a super antioxidant, Pycnogenol quenches and overcomes the assault of free radicals but it does so much more!
In fact this simple extract could be a major and dramatic step to improving the overall quality of health and wellbeing. It has a whole catalogue of positive health benefits proven in clinical studies and as yet more research is published consumers reap the health benefits of this amazing extract by incorporating it into their daily lifestyle routines.
What can Bio-Pycnogenol do for me?
Antioxidant defence: Used every day as a food supplement Pycnogenol fights harmful free radicals in our bodies to defend against damage caused by cell oxidation. Behaving like hot sparks escaping from an engine they damage everything they touch so if left unchecked can result in degenerative and age related diseases.
Reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes: Pycnogenol normalises the activity of blood platelets responsible for blood clots. It helps reduce platelet stickiness particularly with high risk factors; smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and old age; and helps maintain healthy platelet aggregation whilst protecting the inner lining of blood vessels. It also supports healthy blood pressure and normalises healthy cholesterol levels. In some ways Pycnogenol acts like aspirin but the great advantage of Pycnogenol is that unlike aspirin it crucially does not extend the blood clotting process during an injury or increase the possibility of ulcers or internal bleeding.
Circulatory Health: Pycnogenol helps improve circulation be relaxing the constriction of arteries and other blood vessels caused by stress hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline. Pycnogenol has an anti stress function supporting a better blood flow during periods of stressful living. Studies have also shown that Pycnogenol improves microcirculation due to the increased diameter of micro vessels in, elderly people with better circulation in the fingertips, toes and facial extremities.
Skin Health: Pycnogenol binds to collagen in the skin to maintain skin elasticity a characteristic associated with youth that keeps the skin firm and prevents wrinkles. Pycnogenol also improves microcirculation of the tiny skin capillaries supporting better oxygen and nutrient supply, and better hydration as well as protecting against the damage of sunburn and photo ageing. The result: fewer wrinkles and smoother skin with a healthy and vibrant glow and tone.
Diabetes Health: Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the major causes of deteriorating eyesight and blindness. The disease occurs because elevated glucose levels in the blood react with the capillaries of the retina resulting in brittle and swollen walls. This leads to blood leaking into the retina, which limits oxygen and nutrients from reaching the retina and lowers sensitivity of the eye to light causing gradual vision loss and possible blindness. Pycnogenol seals leaky capillaries in the eye caused by diabetes and stops and in some cases reverses vision loss and improves sharpness of vision.
Glucose Reduction: According to new clinical studies people with Type 11 diabetes had lower blood sugar and healthier blood vessels after supplementing with Pycnogenol.
Hay Fever: According to several clinical studies, Pycnogenol inhibits the release of histamine thus preventing the immediate reaction towards a challenge with an antigen. Since this powerful antioxidant is an anti-inflammatory, it inhibits production of pro-inflammatory mediators. Pycnogenol relieves the swelling, reduces hives and helps make breathing easier.
Hyper Pigmentation (Melasma, Chloasma): Common conditions affecting the face in particular and mainly affecting women related to hormonal balances. Clinical trials have shown Pycnogenol to reduce both the spread and intensity of over pigmented skin.
High blood pressure: Pycnogenol tackles high blood pressure. Clinical studies at the University of Arizona have found that people with mild forms of hypertension not taking any medication had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure in response to taking Pycnogenol. In another clinical study, patients with high blood pressure and on medication taking Pycnogenol supplements were able to cut their medication dosage in half!
PMS: In a clinical study, Japanese scientists have found that 73% of women suffering PMS experienced significantly reduced menstrual cramping and abdominal pain with Pycnogenol.
Oral Health: Pycnogenol can significantly reduce gum bleeding by sealing the fragile oral capillaries and reduces the level of plaque formation.
Enhanced endurance, stamina and energy: Strenuous exercise although beneficial actually produces a large number of damaging free radicals. By counteracting free radical production, Pycnogenol releases constricted blood vessels, improves circulation and blood flow and improves the optimum supply of nutrients and oxygen to the body enhancing endurance and stamina by up to 21%!
Swollen legs and feet: Many women often experience this often-painful condition, which is the result of fragile veins allowing liquid to seep into the tissue. As this process is gravity force driven, primarily it is the lower legs, ankles and feet that suffer. This is more than just a cosmetic problem because if left untreated, it could result in ulceration and necrosis. Pycnogenol helps reduce swelling of the lower legs and the corresponding pain as well as other typical symptoms in venous disorders.
Asthma: Clinical studies carried out at the University of Arizona showed that after taking Pycnogenol asthmatics noted significant improvements in breathing and air flow. This is a result of the capability of Pycnogenols to reduce inflammatory mediators in the blood that cause constriction of the bronchi and consequent airway obstruction.
In summary... look, feel and live better.