A couple of questions

What are the side effects of pine bark extract?

Is it safe? No major side-effects have been reported in previous trials, although minor side-effects include stomach upsets and headaches. In theory, pine bark may lower blood pressure and blood sugar level, and these effects have also been reported in some RCTs.

Is it safe to take pine bark extract?

When used as prescribed, pine bark extract is safe and tolerated by most people. Those who are pregnant, older, immunosuppressed, or taking other medications should avoid pine bark extracts.

What does pine bark extract do for you?

Pine bark extract can make a great addition to your nutritional arsenal for its potent antioxidant support, as well as its added support for blood flow, blood sugar, inflammation, immunity, brain function and skin support.

Does pine bark raise blood pressure?

A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that pine-bark extract had no effect in lowering blood pressure or reducing other risk factors for heart disease.

When is the best time to take pine bark extract?

Two capsules are taken 2 hours before the flight and then again 6 hours later. Also, taking pycnogenol 100 mg before a flight, 6 hours after the flight, and the following day appears to reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the veins during long flights.

Does pine bark cause constipation?

Safety of Pine Bark Extract Common side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, urinary retention, urinary frequency, constipation, and increased perspiration.

Is pine bark a blood thinner?

In theory, pine bark may lower blood pressure and blood sugar level, and these effects have also been reported in some RCTs. For that reason, you should be careful taking pine bark if you have hypertension or diabetes.

Is grape seed extract the same as pine bark extract?

Standardized grape seed extracts are reported to contain 92-95% OPCs (Wholehealthmd.com, 2000). The second highest concentration of OPCs, 80-85%, is found in pine bark (Wellness Web, 2000). Grape seeds can have 7 to 15 percent more proanthocyanins than pine bark and can be more potent as well as more economical.