Pycnogenol® French maritime pine…an clinical studies.

Findings

This review analyzed 39 high-quality clinical trials with 2,009 people total. Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) showed benefits for skin health specifically, plus cardiovascular health, joint health, and several other conditions when taken for 2 weeks to 6 months. The extract works through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms that may support skin's structural proteins (collagen/elastin).

Design
RCT
Sample
n=9
Evidence
Strong
Journal
Frontiers in nutrition