Pycnogenol Research Paper
Pycnogenol
-------------------------------------- INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHTS ---------------------------------------
• Prevents Heart and Blood Vessels Disorders
• Strengthens the Immune System
• Reduces of Stomach Discomfort
• Aids Bowel Regularity
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What It Is
Pycnogenol is a phytochemical or plant chemical that naturally occurs from the pine bark of Pinus pinaster from the western and southwestern Mediterranean regions. It is a product registered as a trademark name in the United States. It is currently present in numerous multivitamins and other health products. It is also common in “functional food” which provide more than the basic nutrition …show more content…
This might be also caused by the circulation treatment of pycnogenol. Leg pain and heaviness and fluid retention are also positively affected by this supplement.
In addition, elderlies and adults can also intake pycnogenol for the enhancement of their memory and mental functions.
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Dosage
The typical oral dosage of pycnogenol ranges from 100-200mg even though 40-60mg is proven to suffice over a long period of time like a year or so. For topical applications, it is best to use the cream for 7 days and the powder for 6 days.
Pycnogenol can be consumed once a day during breakfast or twice, half the daily dosage during breakfast and dinner. Both intake schedules are effective, with or without meals.
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Side Effects
Pycnogenol consumption can result to dizziness or headache, stomach problems and mouth ulcers. It can also cause slow blood …show more content…
High doses of pycnogenol may cause bleeding risks and drastic blood sugar decrement in people with bleeding conditions and diabetes, consecutively.
Interactions
Pycnogenol interacts with immunosuppressants because of the opposite effects they cause in the immune system. Pycnogenol might decrease the effectiveness of the latter.
Who Should Avoid It
Pycnogenol can increase the symptoms of auto-immune diseases because once it is taken, the body’s immune system tends to become more active. Examples of the auto-immune diseases are lupus or skin inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis or joint inflammation, and multiple sclerosis, an inflammation which affects the nervous system. Once a person has the symptoms, pycnogenol should not be taken.
Also, people who will be undergoing surgery should hold the pycnogenol supplements for at least two weeks. It may cause excessive bleeding during and after the surgery.
Pregnant women should avoid pycnogenol, or at least take it with caution. It is only presumed safe during later months in prenatal period. Women who breastfeed should also avoid pycnogenol due to lack of further information in this case. Children, on the other hand, should adhere to short term oral
-------------------------------------- INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHTS ---------------------------------------
• Prevents Heart and Blood Vessels Disorders
• Strengthens the Immune System
• Reduces of Stomach Discomfort
• Aids Bowel Regularity
------------------------------------------------ OVERVIEW --------------------------------------------------
What It Is
Pycnogenol is a phytochemical or plant chemical that naturally occurs from the pine bark of Pinus pinaster from the western and southwestern Mediterranean regions. It is a product registered as a trademark name in the United States. It is currently present in numerous multivitamins and other health products. It is also common in “functional food” which provide more than the basic nutrition …show more content…
This might be also caused by the circulation treatment of pycnogenol. Leg pain and heaviness and fluid retention are also positively affected by this supplement.
In addition, elderlies and adults can also intake pycnogenol for the enhancement of their memory and mental functions.
--------------------------- SUPPLEMENTING WITH PYCNOGENOL -----------------------------
Dosage
The typical oral dosage of pycnogenol ranges from 100-200mg even though 40-60mg is proven to suffice over a long period of time like a year or so. For topical applications, it is best to use the cream for 7 days and the powder for 6 days.
Pycnogenol can be consumed once a day during breakfast or twice, half the daily dosage during breakfast and dinner. Both intake schedules are effective, with or without meals.
--------------------------------------------- PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------
Side Effects
Pycnogenol consumption can result to dizziness or headache, stomach problems and mouth ulcers. It can also cause slow blood …show more content…
High doses of pycnogenol may cause bleeding risks and drastic blood sugar decrement in people with bleeding conditions and diabetes, consecutively.
Interactions
Pycnogenol interacts with immunosuppressants because of the opposite effects they cause in the immune system. Pycnogenol might decrease the effectiveness of the latter.
Who Should Avoid It
Pycnogenol can increase the symptoms of auto-immune diseases because once it is taken, the body’s immune system tends to become more active. Examples of the auto-immune diseases are lupus or skin inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis or joint inflammation, and multiple sclerosis, an inflammation which affects the nervous system. Once a person has the symptoms, pycnogenol should not be taken.
Also, people who will be undergoing surgery should hold the pycnogenol supplements for at least two weeks. It may cause excessive bleeding during and after the surgery.
Pregnant women should avoid pycnogenol, or at least take it with caution. It is only presumed safe during later months in prenatal period. Women who breastfeed should also avoid pycnogenol due to lack of further information in this case. Children, on the other hand, should adhere to short term oral