Pine Bark Extract

What is Pine Bark Extract?

Pine bark extract is obtained from the inner bark of a specific type of pine trees that grow mainly in the coastal areas of south-western France. Over the years, it has proven to be a very potent source of chemicals that can be useful for the human body.

Pine bark extract has been shown in studies to help relieve the swelling and pain associated with chronic venous insufficiency in the legs and to delay or prevents damage to blood vessels in the retinas of the eyes.

Study evidence also supports its use in enhancing exercise capacity, improving fertility for men with inadequate sperm quality and/or movement, and smoothing out uneven skin colour.

Some of the major claimed benefits of Pine Bark Extract include:

• Healthy Brain Function: Pine Bark help Vitamin C to work better in the brain to effectively synthesize the neurotransmitters norepinephirine, dopamine and serotonin.
• Potent Antioxidants: The antioxidant effect is 50 times greater than that of vitamin C and E. 
• Healthy Cholesterol Level: 
• Healthy Blood Pressure: supplementation is effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in mildly hypertensive patients. 
• Cardio-protective:  protect fat and cholesterol from oxidation, thus reducing arterial damage leading to heart disease. 
• Eye Health:  Pine bark extract may also be effective for slowing retinopathy, the gradual break down of the retina in the eyes. 
• Healthy Looking Skin:  There is evidence showing that Pine Bark extract may support for the prevention of collagen destruction.
  

Side Effects and Warnings of Pine Bark Extract

Individuals who have autoimmune conditions should not take pine bark extract due to its effects on the immune system. Some autoimmune conditions include Crohn's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Type 1 diabetes, etc.

Because it can enhance immune system function, pine bark extract may interfere with the effects of drugs used to suppress the immune system. It is for this reason that you are strongly encouraged to seek medical advice before using this or any other dietary supplements.

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