Extract of Pine Bark has proven to be one of the most potent among Antioxidants, which may explain why Pine Bark extract has been used in natural medicine around the world. Possible benefits of Pine Bark Extract: - Allergies. Some research in people with allergies to birch shows that taking pine bark extract starting before allergy season begins might reduce allergy symptoms. - Circulation problems. Taking pine bark extract by mouth seems to significantly reduce leg pain and heaviness, as well as fluid retention in people with circulation problems. - Disease of the retina in the eye. Taking pine bark extract daily for two months seems to slow or prevent further worsening of retinal disease caused by atherosclerosis, or other diseases. It also seems to improve eyesight. - Improved endurance in athletes. Young people (age 20-35) seem to be able to exercise on a treadmill for a longer time after taking pine bark extract daily for about a month. - High blood pressure. pine bark extract seems to lower systolic blood pressure (the first number in a blood pressure reading) but does not significantly lower diastolic blood pressure (the second number). - Varicose veins. - High cholesterol. pine bark extract seems to lower "bad cholesterol" (low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol). - Pelvic pain in women. There is preliminary evidence that pine bark extract might help reduce pelvic pain in women with endometriosis or severe menstrual cramps. - Pain in late pregnancy. Preliminary research suggests that taking 30 mg of pine bark extract daily reduces lower back pain, hip joint pain, pelvic pain, and pain due to varicose veins or calf cramps in the last three months of pregnancy.
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