(Natural News) Pine bark supplements help protect the body from the effects of oxidative stress after exercise, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Researchers from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette said that taking pine bark supplements led to lower levels of malonaldehyde (MDA), a toxic compound that serves as a biomarker for […]

(Natural News) Around 610,000 people in the United States die every year due to heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women in our country. Coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease, is caused by atherosclerosis or the buildup of plaque in the arteries. According to a […]

(Natural News) Researchers reveal a potential link in relieving arthritis with pycnogenol, or maritime pine bark extract, in a controlled study involving patients with severe osteoarthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints, commonly the knees, usually accompanied by joint pain called arthralgia. It impairs a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks due to symptoms […]

(Natural News) People who experience symptoms of jet lag could benefit from some pine bark extract at hand. A study published in the journal Minerva Cardioangiologica found that consuming pine tree extract for a few days before a long-haul flight may lessen the severity and time period of jet lag symptoms. To specifically examine the effects of […]