松树皮提取物是很强的抗氧化剂，对炎症有很好的效果。DR BOCK说它是少有的几个之一能够穿越大脑屏障的。
Pycnogenol® capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies
25 mg of a pure, patented pine bark extract from Horphag Research, Ltd.
Pycnogenol® is the registered trademark of Horphag Research and is the
name given to their patented antioxidant complex produced solely from
pine bark which contains a unique mixture of proanthocyanidins (a
bioflavonoid), organic acids, and other active compounds. Other
proanthocyanidin extracts may want to call themselves "pycnogenol", but
they can't legally. Pycnogenol® is a unique product recognized by U.S.
and international patents covering its innovative methods of extraction,
preparation, and biological applications.
Pycnogenol® is made exclusively from the bark of the European coastal
pine, Pinus maritima, which grows along the Atlantic coast of southern
France. The nutrient-rich bark is processed by gentle water extraction
through a solvent-free method which recovers all the water soluble
components and maximizes bioavailability.
Pycnogenol® is one of the most powerful natural freeradical scavengers
yet discovered. As such, it reduces oxidative damage to vital tissues
and helps maintain a healthy capillary system. Pycnogenol®'s antioxidant
activity is many times more effective than that of vitamin C and
vitamin E. Pycnogenol® enhances the effectiveness of vitamins C and E
and can be taken together with these vitamins for added benefit.
Pycnogenol® is composed of water-soluble proanthocyanidin dimers,
trimers, and oligomers, catechin and epicatechin, and
naturally-occurring organic acids such as ferulic acid and caffeic acid.
Pycnogenol®’s proanthocyanidins are a highly specialized group of
bioflavonoids unique in their ability to form condensation products. The
dimeric proanthocyanidins are the most potent anti-free radical agents.
Although the organic acids such as caffeic acid inhibit the formation
of many reactive oxygen species less than the dimeric proanthocyanidins,
they are more effective than vitamin C in this regard. The unique
nutrient mixture supplied by Pycnogenol® helps maintain a healthy
capillary system in several ways. It protects vitamin C which is
necessary for the production of collagen. Pycnogenol® also binds to
collagen fibers, protecting them from attack by free radicals so that
the natural elasticity of collagen in skin, joints, arteries,
capillaries and other tissues is maintained.
Pycnogenol® capsules may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals
who wish to increase their intake of natural antioxidants in the
bioflavonoid family of nutrients.
Pycnogenol 25 mg120 caps
Ingredients: Pycnogenol® patented pine bark extract, Cellulose, gelatin, vegetable stearate
Pycnogenol® ..................................................25 mg
Contains no yeast; corn; wheat; soya; sugar or other sweeteners; artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
Suggested Use:
1 to 3 capsules daily or as directed by physician.