Product description
Pine bark extract is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins. The maritime pine is native to the western Mediterranean, with a range extending over Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Morocco. Pycnogenol is also the name of a group of compounds that contain proanthocyanidins taken from a number of natural sources, such as grape seeds (see Grapes) and other plants. In addition to the Pycnogenol brand, there are several other pine bark extract supplements available, which may use different types of pine bark and have different formulations. Pine bark extract is used for its antioxidant properties.
Function
1. Antioxidant
Proanthocyanidins are the most active component, because they have more antioxidant activity in the human body. Most people are well aware of the common antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E. Proanthocyanidins are 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 more powerful than vitamin E. They may not be the only antioxidants that are important to the human body, but they are certainly of value.
2. Anti-inflammatory
One of the traditional uses of pine bark extract was to help support and maintain hormone balances.
3. Anti-Aging
It is also recommended as an anti-aging ingredient. It has been shown to support skin health and improve endurance.
4. Cholesterol
Like other antioxidants, proanthocyanidins prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. When LDL cholesterol becomes oxidized it forms plaques on the interior of the arterial walls and that causes heart disease. It also prevents blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots.
Application
1. Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material which used in food and beverage industry;
2. Applied in the health product field;
3. Applied in the pharmaceutical field.
Package
25kg/drum
Specification