Natural Factors Pycnogenol 25 mg, 60 vcaps

Pycnogenol may help a number of health conditions as it is a powerful antioxidant and it contains actives that strengthen tissue permeability. Pycnogenol may reduce disease risk, improve varicose veins, reduce risk of phlebitis, improve red blood cell membrane flexibility; It has dermatological benefits, including improving skin elasticity and smoothness, and is helpful in psoriasis, and protection against sun damage. Pycnogenol reduces inflammation and can improve joint flexibility; it can aid in diabetic retinopathy and prevent capillary bleeding of the eye.

Pycnogenol is the registered trademark of a natural plant extract derived from French maritime pine bark - Pinus maritima.

• Potent antioxidant
• Strengthens tissue permeability
• Improves varicose veins
• Protects against sun damage

Each capsule contains:
Pycnogenol®.........................................25 mg
French Maritime pine bark extract (Pinus maritima) (60% procyanidins)

2 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.

• There is one case report where pycnogenol improved the response to dextroamphetamine in a child with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Children: Suitable for use in children at one-half the adult dosage.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Generally regarded as safe during pregnancy and lactation. However, as the effects of PCOs (Procyanidolic oligomers - found in grapeseed extract and pycnogenol) during pregnancy and lactation have not been sufficiently evaluated, it should not be used during these times unless directed to do so by a health care practitioner.

Seniors: No special precautions are known.