What is Pycnogenol?

Maritime Pine Pycnogenol is a complex of water-soluble, highly bioavailable, antioxidant nutrients extracted from the Maritime Pine tree. It has been one of the hottest selling antioxidants in the United States for the last 9 years. However, the history of Maritime Pine Pycnogenol extends for generations.

Before Maritime Pine Pycnogenol was developed as a dietary supplement, there were reports throughout history of decoctions made from pine bark that healed various ailments. The earliest reports have been traced back to the early 1300s. The most talked about “early discovery” is that of Jacques Cartier’s french expedtition in 1535. His crew was struck with Scurvy while in North America, and the local Indians prepared a pine bark-derived tea that assisted them to recovery within two weeks.

In 1966, Dr. Jacques Masquelier read of this story while he was visiting North America, and further research led to his discovery of Leucocyanidol.

Our Maritime Pine Pycnogenol formulation is unique in the fact that we incorporated the long-term studies of these unique antioxidants along with the latest research available on complimentary compounds to further improve its effectiveness. A unique factor exclusive to Suvida is the inclusion of GSL Minerals, which along with enzymes greatly increase the bioavailability factor.

Is Pycnogenol Safe To Take?

Yes, it is. Millions of users regularly take pine bark derived antioxidants such as Maritime Pine Pycnogenol dating back to the 1960s. Millions have taken it as a dietary supplement to assist them in improving many health conditions. Since that time there have been no reported adverse health effects.

Toxicology studies on Maritime Pine Pycnogenol active antioxidant contents conclude that Maritime Pine Pycnogenol is as safe to take as Vitamin C, with less side effects.

A popular dosage amongst users of Maritime Pine Pycnogenol has been 1mg per 1 pound of body weight. However, many take 1/2 mg per pound of body weight for preventative purposes.

Your safety and longevity is our #1 concern. Keep in mind that you may have a special condition that deserves customized recommendations from your personal physician as to which dietary supplements are and are not safe for you to take. If you have any such questions, you could consult your physician.

How Does Pycnogenol Help ADD?

The antioxidant effect of Maritime Pine Pycnogenol keeps neurotransmitters functioning longer. Maritime Pine Pycnogenol also improves circulation, including microcirculaiton in the brain.

For these reasons, and perhaps some that have not yet been discovered, sufferers of ADD have reported improved conditions while taking Maritime Pine Pycnogenol.

Reduction of inflammation and arthritis

Arthritis is a condition that involves free radicals and inflammation. By reducing free radicals, inflammation is eased and relieves the arthritic pain.

Many pains besides Arthritis can be caused by Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by swelling, pain, localized heat, and redness. Injury could be a major catalyst for inflammation. When injury occurs, fluid gets trapped in the spaces between cells in the injured tissue. This fluid most often is the result of leakage from capillaries, but it can also be produced directly in tissue via free radical reactions. Maritime Pine Pycnogenol helps normalize capillary permeability to prevent the leakage of fluid that causes swelling. It also helps by neutralizing free radicals that promote swelling and inflammation.

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