Pycnogenol, an antioxidant derived from the bark of certain trees, has received a lot of media attention in recent months. Some studies have shown that it may play an important role in supporting healthy aging. So why should you consider Pycnogenol® supplements?

A 2002 study published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics indicated that Pycnogenol® is largely made of antioxidants called procyanidins. These are the same antioxidants as are found in red wine and grapes that have earned these foods their stellar health reputation.

When consumed in adequate quantities, these types of nutrients can support the health of cells. When fewer cells throughout the body sustain damage, a person is more likely to age gracefully. This is why procyanidins are so important to overall health.

Pycnogenol is made up of a number of different procyanidins, which means it may support many areas of a person health. While clinical investigations into the benefits of the substance are only just starting to be popularized, those that have been completed have indicated strong benefits associated with the antioxidant.