Pine Bark Extract Proanthocyanidins and Pine Bark Uses.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Pine Bark.
• What Is Pine Bark Extract?What Is OPCs Pine Bark Extract?
• The History of PCO:Pine Bark Extracts or Grape Seed Extract?
• Beneficial Effects of PCO?
• Physiology and Historical Uses
• Important differences between Grape Seed and Pine Bark.
• Health Benefits of Pine Bark Extract?
• Pine Bark Extract (Pinus Pinaster) and OPCs?.
• Benefits in Brief.
• Some known Scientific Support.
• Preventing and treating Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
• Strengthens blood vessels protect eyes.
• Strong Antioxidant activity.
• Helpful for other chronic conditions.
• Skin Disorder treatment.
• Sexual Health and Performance.
• Optimal Brain Function and Proanthocyanidins.
• Natural Hair Loss Treatments and OPCs.
• About Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanins:Flavonoid groups.
• Pine Bark Extract:Suggestions and Administration.
• Research update of Pine Bark Extract Proanthocyanidins related.
• Photo Gallery of Pinus strobus.

Some known Scientific Support.:

Arthritis:Pycnogenol has been fairly well studied for its role in reducing oxidative damage. For example, some evidence suggests that pine bark extract may be effective in reducing damage to skin caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun. In cell-culture studies Pycnogenol seems to interfere with the expression of cell proliferation and stress response genes,meaning that it may be helpful in reducing cancer cell growth and in modulating chronic inflammation. In human studies, Pycnogenol has cardiovascular benefits by preventing excessive platelet aggregation (blood clotting) caused by cigarette smoking and stress. One study showed that 100 mg of Pycnogenol was as effective as 500 mg of aspirin for reducing platelet aggregation,yet Pycnogenol does not seem to have the same effect on prolonging bleeding times, as aspirin can

 Collagen Protection- OPCs effectively protect collagen structures in several ways. They reinforce the collagen matrix of connective tissue, protect against free radical damage, and inhibit collagen damage caused by inflammation and infection. OPCs have been shown to be effective in cases of psoriasis and the hyper-pigmentation disorder melasma (chloasma).

 Antioxidant Activity- OPCs protect against free-radical damage, suggested to be a major cause of the ageing process. The antioxidant effect is 50 times greater than that of vitamin C and E. A major advantage of these molecules is that they are taken up into the cell membranes and protect against both water- and fat soluble free-radicals.

 Venous Support- Good clinical evidence has shown OPCs to be effective in treating venous insufficiency, varicose veins, capillary fragility, and disorders of the retina. OPCs appear to improve blood circulation through collagen support and nitric oxide (NO) production.

 Visual Function- Studies in healthy volunteers has shown that an intake of 200mg/day of OPCs significantly improved visual performance in dark and after glare tests. A number of European studies have shown that OPCs from pine bark, greatly improved symptoms in patients with diabetic retinopathies, maculopathies, and other visual dysfunctions.

 Cardio Protective - OPCs protect fat and cholesterol from oxidation, thus reducing arterial damage leading to heart disease. OPCs have also been shown to lower cholesterol levels, shrink the deposits in the arteries, inhibit platelet aggregation, and inhibit angiotensin 1-converting enzyme (ACE) - much the same effect as ACE inhibitor drugs used in blood pressure regulation. Data suggests that OPC supplementation is effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in mildly hypertensive patients.

 Strengthening the blood vessels: by stabilizing the cell membrane structures, particularly collagen - the intracellular "glue" that literally holds our tissues together.
 Anti-inflammatory: helpful in the treatment of arthritis.
 Allergies: inhibits the enzyme responsible for releasing histamines.
 Anti-Aging: improves youthful skin tone by improving the integrity of the collagen fibres and attacks free radicals.

Reference:

• Pine Bark Extract Proanthocyanidins and Pine Bark Uses.

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♣ last edit date:08th,Oct.2010.