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How can the bark of a pine tree help to
improve your health ?
The
French Maritime Pine Tree (pinus maritima) is no ordinary pine tree. The
extract of its bark is loaded with beneficial antioxidant nutrients
including bioflavonoids, which are also found in many fresh fruits and
vegetables. This unique bark extracts forms Pycnogenol, a pure natural
supplement.
These miraculous tree grow exclusively
in a large forest in south-western France, free of artificial
fertilizers and pesticides. The potent blend of antioxidant compounds is
extracted to pharmaceutical standards. It is guaranteed pure and
consistent, and unlike many other natural products, Pycnogenol has been
extensively researched for more than 30 years!
Free Radicals - why fight them ?
Our bodies generate free radicals every
day. These chemically unstable particles cause damage to our body cells
by oxidizing them, in the same way an apple turns brown when exposed to
the air or when iron rusts when exposed to moisture. Free radicals are
dangerous and scientists believe that exposing the body to damaging
oxidation is the major cause of ageing and many degenerative diseases.
As an antioxidant, Pycnogenol quenches free radicals in the body.
The benefits of Pycnogenol extend well
beyond fighting free radicals. Many research studies have shown that it
helps to maintain healthy overall circulation and keeps the heart and
blood vessels fit. Clinical research with Pycnogenol has been extensive
and continues to show results in new areas in which Pycnogenol may be
effective.
Just about anyone can benefit in one
way or another from Pycnogenol supplementation. Boosting our defences
against free radicals and the additional benefit of better circulation
will help the whole family to maintain good health.
Here are some of the benefits that
scientists have identified for Pycnogenol:
1) Antioxidant Defence
Pycnogenol is one of the most powerful
natural antioxidants. Used every day as a food supplement, it fights
harmful free radicals in our bodies and this defends us against the
damage caused by oxidation. This damage if left unchecked can result in
degenerative and age-related illness.
2) Improved Circulation
Pycnogenol has many proven benefits for
human blood circulation. It contributes to an overall better supply of
nutrients and oxygen and helps to protect veins and capillaries.
Clinical research has also shown promising results in the field of heart
research.
3) Skincare
Pycnogenol binds to collagen in the
skin to maintain skin elasticity, a characteristic associated with youth
that keeps the skin firm and prevents wrinkles. In addition, Pycnogenol
has been proven to help protect the skin against sunburn, thus
preventing the ageing effects of the sun to some extent.
Pycnogenol is also becoming a popular
ingredient in many of today's science-based face and body creams and
lotions for skincare.
4) The Antioxidant Network
Pycnogenol works alongside other
natural antioxidants in our bodies to strengthen our defenses against
free radicals. It works by 'recycling' and regenerating vitamins C and E
- essential vitamins usually provided by our diet - to extend their
individual antioxidant activity.
5) Enhanced Athletic Performance
Ironically, strenuous exercise,
although beneficial in many ways, actually produces a large number of
damaging free radicals in our bodies. It has been proven scientifically
that Pycnogenol improves endurance during exercise by up to 21%,
probably by counteracting free radical production.
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