Hayfever is one of the UK’s most common allergies, affecting millions each year. This allergy to pollen may be helped by one versatile supplement: Pycnogenol.
What is Pycnogenol?
As well as being notoriously difficult to pronounce (try ‘pic-noj-en-ull’), Pycnogenol is a natural supplement with a wide range of potential benefits.
It is extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster) from sustainable, unspoiled forests in South West France.
Pycnogenol naturally contains a wide range of plant compounds with beneficial properties, meaning that it also has a wide range of potential benefits to human health, as outlined in over 400 clinical publications about the extract.
How does it work?
Pycnogenol demonstrates antioxidant properties, helping to reduce environmental free radicals which are known to contribute to many diseases and ailments.
Pycnogenol has also been shown to help circulation, improving blow flow through major blood vessels and micro-circulation through smaller vessels to the eyes and skin.
How can Pycnogenol help
Because of its various actions, Pycnogenol has been linked to potential benefits in a number of different areas including circulation, antioxidant protection and more:
