Extracts from French maritime pine bark may reduce the pain and
stiffness associated with arthritis of the knee by about 40 per
cent, suggests a new international study.
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may boost the body's
production of nitric oxide - key to better blood flow and oxygen
supply to muscles - suggests a new study.
A soon-to-be published study has linked French maritime pine bark
ingredient Pycnogenol to balancing stress hormones, in turn
diminishing symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Japanese supplier Toyo Shinyaku, which claims to be a market leader
in its home country for pine bark sales, is unleashing its
ingredients on the US market.
Daily supplements of the French maritime park bark extract,
Pycnogenol, could improve blood flow that deteriorates due to
diabetic microangiopathy by 68 per cent, says a new study.
Compounds in the bark of the Scotch pine, more usually used for
Christmas trees, show promising anti-inflammatory action in cell
studies, say Finnish researchers, and could be developed into food
supplements for arthritis patients.
A new product which could help reduce the debilitating effects of
chemotherapy and radiotherapy among cancer sufferers is being
produced from pine bark.