One of the best researched dietary supplements with objective health benefits! What is NSI® Pycnogenol®? Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. It contains natural compounds that may help promote joint health and comfort, cardiovascular wellness and more. How Does NSI® Pycnogenol® Work? Its unique combination of procyanidins, bioflavonoids and organic acids has been shown to help relieve inflammation within the body. In fact, over the past 35 years there have been over 200 published studies and review articles demonstrating Pycnogenol's safety and effectiveness in relieving inflammation associated with joint discomfort and mobility, hormonal fluctuations and issues interfering with cardiovascular wellness, such as unhealthy blood pressure levels and poor circulation. The studies revealed that the natural inflammatory relief and antioxidant properties found in Pycnogenol® inhibit the pro-inflammatory enzymes COX-1 and COX-2 and the inflammatory "master-switch" kappa-B (NF-kB). As such, daily supplementation with 50 – 100 mg of Pycnogenol supports joint health, mobility and comfort, offers relief from menstrual discomfort and promotes a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. . Pycnogenol health benefits have been investigated in more than 50 clinical trials with more than 6000 people:. As a powerful antioxidant, Pycnogenol was found to help minimize oxidative stress in healthy human volunteers in a study carried out at the University of California, Davis. Investigations at a University in Germany have demonstrated in healthy individuals that Pycnogenol® has properties that offer relief from inflammation. Pycnogenol was demonstrated to aid healthy vascular functions and helps relax arterial constriction in a Japanese clinical trial with healthy students. A study conducted at the University of Arizona revealed that Pycnogenol helped maintain healthy blood pressure and blood platelet activity, while supporting cardiovascular health. Pycnogenol also inhibits the activity of a digestive enzyme (alpha-glucosidase) which is required for absorption of dietary carbohydrates. By virtue of this effect Pycnogenol was found to support healthy blood sugar levels. These findings were published in “Diabetes Care”, a medical journal issued by the American Diabetes Association. Numerous clinical studies with Pycnogenol have addressed benefits related to female discomfort, breathing ability, cognitive function, and eye health. All publications of clinical studies with Pycnogenol can be accessed on the government medical literature database “Medline” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez. NSI® Pycnogenol® is better because it:. - Is proven to be safe and effective . - Provides exceptional quality at extraordinary value.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
28 of 30 (93%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Made No Difference,
November 14, 2008
By pdbafrom Tucson, AZ
Value:
3
out of 5
Quality:
3
out of 5
Effectiveness:
1
out of 5
Satisfaction:
2
out of 5
"I bought this for my husband who has shoulder pain because I had read that it worked for joint pain. He can't tell any difference. I won't buy it again, at least for joint pain."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Duration of use:
30-60 days
NSI Pycnogenol,
September 7, 2008
By pepseeguyfrom Southern California
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I have used Pycnogenol for years. The NSI Pycnogenol is of good quality and a GREAT VALUE for the price!"
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
most potent antioxident,
August 17, 2008
By tomszoofrom Defiance, OH
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Best quality and effective pine bark but a bit pricey. If used with the pinebark 95% (which is less expensive) it works better, longer."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
"This product is hard to find at 100mgs. This is the best value for this great antioxidant for a 2 month supply. While effects are not physically felt. typically, there are many health benefits associated with this herb."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
"I started taking this 1 month ago and my hot flashes are all but gone. In 8 yrs of trying every supplement for hot flashes this is the only one that has worked with no side effects at all. As well I would get cramps when stretching and this has stopped as well."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
30-60 days
NO More Hot Flashes!,
February 28, 2008
By linmmmfrom West Seneca, NY
"I read in the people's pharmacy that pycnogenol was good for hot flashes. It was $50 everywhere else for 30 day suppply. I take 1 tablet of 100 mg once a day and noticed I was only gettting three a day, but now that I have been taking it almost 2 months I haven't got any. I already have recommended pycnogenol, and Vita Cost.com to my friends."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
30-60 days
Too early to tell about long term benefits,
November 3, 2007
By Anonymous Reviewerfrom Louisville, KY
"I've been taking this for a little under a month now, and haven't felt any difference. I will let you know when I'm 125 years old whether it helped or not."
Menopause relief,
October 31, 2007
By Cat22from Chicago
"I had read that Pycnogenol could help with hot flashes so I gave it a try. It worked! It took a few weeks but I no longer suffer with this symptom of menopause. Vitacost had the best price for this product."
Fight against Arthritis,
October 17, 2007
By johnfrom Crystal RIver, FL
"My druggist started me on Pycnogenol over 10 years ago, for relief from pain in hands, due to onset of arthritis. I am now 73, and a couple fingers are not straight, but I have NO pain."
Great Product,
September 5, 2007
By ready2gofrom Indiana
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I have fought leg cramps for years and this has put an end to them. Exercising was a problem making my leg cramps worse, since I take this I no longer have to worry!"
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
61-180 days
"This product is especially excellent for older women suffering from swelling in their feet, edema. Found lots of research to support its mechanism prior to purchasing and was happy to hear my grandmother's recent progress. Only takes a few days to notice its effectiveness."
"After I started taking Pycnogenol, my energy level had a noticeable improvement. I was able to get through a morning without coffee. There were no jitters or nervousness, just a feeling of overall wellness."
"I've looked all over the web and this is by far the best price I've seen for this product. Best of all, it totally seems to work!
I take 100 mg morning and night and I swear it keeps me fitter. I work out a lot but there are always times when you can't...sometimes for a week or two, but I've found that if I keep taking 200 mg Pycnogenol I can hold on to both my cardio and strength levels better than without.
Also, I am rarely sore for more than a day anymore. Used to be, I'd work out hard, get really sore and it would take 2-4 days to repair, now I'm sore for a day and then it's gone. Am I 100% sure it's the Pycnogenol? No, but that's the only thing I've changed of late so I'm fairly sure. At this price, it's totally worth giving it a try."
Relief from nighttime leg cramps,
January 18, 2007
By KTCL
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I have been plagued with foot and calf cramping at night for years. Someone suggested calcium at bed time which helped some. Then I read a review that said that this product may help. I have found that if I take it faithfully, I have NO cramping. What a relief!"
