Antioxidant supporting the immune system vascular functions, and skin health

100 mg 60 capsules, #3779-6, $39.95

Recommended for those with recurrent or persistent skin or respiratory concerns (due to its ability to regulate histamine) as well as those that need improved joint immune, circulatory, and vascular support.

Pycnogenol (Pinus Maritma) Extract is standardized to yields 85% proanthocyanidins (PCOs) per 2 capsules. PCO's are bioflavonoids, a group of water-soluble, low molecular weight plant substances with recognized antioxidant (free radical scavenging) properties. They have the ability to inhibit the activity of certain enzymes which cause pro-inflammatory reactions within the body. PCO's are unique because they are immediately biovailable.

In some comparative tests, Proanthocyanidens were found to be 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times more potent than Vitamin C as antioxidants. Free radicals are oxygen atoms which can badly damage cell structures leading to lowered immune response and vulnerability to numerous degenerative diseases. The PCO's in Pycnogenol are able to perform within the cell membrane and neutralize both fat and water-soluble free radicals.

Proanthocyanidins help to prevent the release of histamine from mast cells thereby redoing the adverse effects of histamine.

Proathocyanidins support capillary strength. Weak capillaries can contribute to bruising, elastin and collagen dysfunction, excess fluid in tissues, and circulatory insufficiencies.

Pycnogenol also has the unique ability to bond to collagen fibers. It even inhibits the natural enzymes your body makes that normally break down collagen. By restoring collagen, Pycnogenol helps return flexibility to skin, joints, arteries, capillaries, and other tissues.

Extensive research convincingly demonstrates that Pycnogenol and PCO's are completely nontoxic, non-carcinogenic and non mutagenic.

Suggested Use:

• Take 2 capsules, with breakfast and 2 capsules with lunch for 2 weeks.
• Then take 2 capsules daily with breakfast.
  

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