Standardized European Coastal Pine Bark (Pinus maritima / Pinus pinaster) delivering high-potency water- and lipid-soluble antioxidant support for cardiovascular circulation, radiant skin elasticity, and flexible joints.
Product SKU SN0852 (UPC: 021078008521)Pycnogenol® is a clinically studied, patented natural plant extract derived exclusively from the bark of mono-species maritime pine trees grown along the pristine coastal forests of southwestern France. While conventional herbal supplements vary wildly from harvest to harvest, this proprietary proanthocyanidin complex is verified to deliver an exact 65% to 75% concentration of active bioflavonoids alongside organic organic acids (such as catechin, taxifolin, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid).
Think of free radicals as biological "rust" that damages blood vessels, dulls your skin, and stiffens your joints. Most dietary antioxidants only work in water or in fat — rarely both. Pycnogenol is unique because it dissolves in both water- and lipid-based cellular fluids, intercepting harmful free radicals before they damage DNA or cellular membranes. Furthermore, it directly recharges spent Vitamins C and E, giving your cellular defenses prolonged staying power.
Healthy microcirculation ensures that tissues receive adequate oxygen and fluids do not pool in the lower legs. Pycnogenol supports endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), easing pressure and improving capillary strength.
Clinical Backing: In a double-blind, randomized cross-over trial published in the European Heart Journal, researchers established that Pycnogenol improved flow-mediated dilation and reduced oxidative markers in cardiovascular patients (Enseleit et al., 2012).By attaching to dermal collagen fibers, Pycnogenol preserves skin structure while naturally boosting your skin's ability to retain deep hydration, visibly smoothing fine lines and dry patches.
Clinical Backing: Human trials documented that 12 weeks of oral Pycnogenol supplementation significantly enhanced skin elasticity and hydration while upregulating hyaluronic acid synthase-1 mRNA expression (Marini et al., Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 2012).Wear-and-tear in knee and finger joints often accelerates when enzymes break down cartilage. Pine bark proanthocyanidins curb cartilage degrading enzymes, supporting morning flexibility and walking ease.
Clinical Backing: Clinical evaluations in osteoarthritis subjects demonstrated significant reductions in plasma free radicals and inflammatory C-reactive protein (CRP), accompanied by improved functional mobility scores (Belcaro et al., Redox Rep, 2008).Source Naturals adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and rigid third-party testing protocols. Every tablet is carefully pressed to preserve active polyphenols without unnecessary binders or artificial additives.
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose (plant-derived tableting agent), stearic acid (vegetable-source lubricating binder), and magnesium stearate (vegetable-source flow agent).
Because polyphenols operate by accumulating within your tissue matrix, Source Naturals recommends a clinically validated loading protocol to help saturate cellular stores rapidly before transitioning down to standard maintenance.
Target: 1 tablet (50 mg) for every 50 pounds of body weight per day, taken with meals.
Example: A 150 lb individual takes 3 tablets (150 mg) daily across split meals for the initial 7 to 10 days to saturate plasma and connective tissues.
Target: 1 to 2 tablets daily (50 mg to 100 mg).
Maintains steady-state biological protection, microvascular flexibility, and continuous free radical quenching throughout the day.
Absorption Tip: Always take your tablets alongside food (such as breakfast or lunch). Dietary fats and digestive acids assist the absorption of botanical bioflavonoids while minimizing any temporary stomach sensitivity.Many generic pine bark or grape seed supplements attempt to capitalize on Pycnogenol research. However, non-standardized extracts carry immense differences in biological activity, purity, and clinical efficacy:
Pycnogenol is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and has demonstrated exceptional clinical tolerability across dozens of controlled human studies. Mild side effects are rare and typically limited to minor gastrointestinal fullness or slight dizziness when taken on an empty stomach.
California Proposition 65 Notice: Many botanical ingredients harvested from natural soil environments absorb naturally occurring soil minerals. Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For details, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food. Source Naturals continues to manufacture all products in strict compliance with federal FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Pycnogenol® is a clinically researched, trademarked extract derived exclusively from French maritime pine trees grown under controlled conditions in southwestern France. It is standardized to contain an exact 90% proanthocyanidins and organic acids. Generic pine bark extracts frequently use blended timber bark from inconsistent species with no standardized bioflavonoid levels and zero verified clinical trials.
Improvements in blood circulation and vascular comfort are often felt within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent daily use. For skin hydration, dermal elasticity, and joint mobility, peer-reviewed human trials indicate that maximum structural benefits appear between 6 and 12 weeks as collagen synthesis and tissue reserves reach steady equilibrium.
The loading protocol (taking 1 tablet per 50 lbs of body weight for the first 7 to 10 days) helps saturate circulating plasma and cell membranes with proanthocyanidins quickly. Once your body reaches healthy tissue levels, a standard daily maintenance dose of 1 to 2 tablets (50 to 100 mg) maintains sustained protection.
Yes. In fact, Pycnogenol acts synergistically with Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Its active proanthocyanidins help regenerate spent Vitamin C molecules back into active antioxidants, creating a recycled defense system inside your cells. Always consume your daily vitamins with food to ensure ideal absorption.
Yes. Source Naturals Pycnogenol 50 mg is completely vegetarian and hypoallergenic. The tablets contain no yeast, dairy, egg, corn, soy, wheat, or gluten, and are made without added sugars, starch, artificial preservatives, colors, or fragrances.
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