Product Name: Pine Bark Extract

Latin Name: Pinus massoniana Lamb

Part Used: Bark

Appearance:  Reddish Brown Fine Powder

Specification: 95% OPC; 45%~80% Polyphenols

Test Method: UV-VIS

Introduction:

Pine bark extract is a new nutritional supplement used for its antioxidant properties, which are believed to be effective for a wide range of healing and preventative purposes. Pine bark extract has been patented by a French researcher under the name Pycnogenol (pronounced pick-nah-jen-all). 
Pine Bark OPCs help Vitamin C to work better in the brain to effectively synthesize the neurotransmitters norepinephirine, dopamine and serotonin. Also it protect against free-radical damage, suggested to be a major cause of the ageing process. It may effective for slowing retinopathy, the gradual break down of the retina in the eyes. 

Main Function:

1. Taking Pine bark extract helps to limit free radicalspotentially harmful chemicals that are produced during the breakdown of foods in the body.
2. Preventing and treating a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency
3. Proanthocyanidins (or polyphenols) in Pine bark extract help keep veins and other blood vessels from leaking.
4. Pine bark extract has anti-inflammatory effects or have beneficial effects on circulation.
5. From destroying bacterial invaders and cancer cells to relaying signals in the brain.
6. Pine bark extract is beneficial for immune system, Pine bark extract suppresses the production of NO (nitric oxide) and thus limits the collateral damage resulting from immune system attacks on viral and bacterial invaders. Excess NO has been linked to inflammation.
7. Pine bark extract may reduce the stickiness of platelets, also is found to constrict the blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Application:

1.Pharmaceutical stuff;

2.Functional food and food additive;

3.Cosmetics additive.