Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Pycnogenol Monograph

The American Botanical Council has recently published a monograph summarizing scientific and clinical studies of Pycnogenol®, a patented extract of French maritime pine bark. Seventeen human clinical trials and numerous animal/lab studies were reviewed in the monograph. Pycnogenol has a wide variety of potential uses, with its cardiovascular benefits being the most researched. Pycnogenol may also help to improve endothelial function, improve blood sugar control, decrease edema in the lower legs, benefit children with ADHD and much more. This monograph contains detailed information on Pycnogenol's dosage for various conditions, safety, mechanism of action and summaries of selected clinical trials. Pycnogenol has been extensively studied by numerous academic medical centers for over 40 years to confirm its safety and efficacy.

To view the full monograph click here

1 comment:

Daniel said...

Botanicals have always been effective in our holistic community here on Long Island. Thank you for this published monograph on line
Daniel O'C