French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NusaPure
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg is a dietary supplement by NusaPure with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for circulation and vein health, antioxidant support, skin health and aging.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are French Maritime Pine bark extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg by NusaPure
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: French Maritime Pine bark extract at 300 mg per capsule. The extract comes from the bark of maritime pine trees and has been studied for its effects on circulation and inflammation.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, and rice flour — which are common binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence here is mixed. Maritime pine bark extract is possibly effective for osteoarthritis and chronic venous insufficiency (poor circulation in the veins), meaning small studies suggest a benefit but we'd need stronger evidence to be confident.
For asthma, the evidence is also listed as possibly effective. However, for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), the research suggests it's possibly ineffective — so don't count on it for that.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maritime pine bark extract is generally well tolerated in the studies we have, though long-term safety isn't fully worked out. The most common side effects when taken by mouth are stomach upset, dizziness, and vertigo.
Headache has been reported in one trial. Two rare cases of chest pain and heart failure worsening have been reported in patients taking a standardized version (Pycnogenol), but both had existing heart disease and a direct link to the extract wasn't clear.
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor if you're planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before using if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — moderate risk of increased bleeding. Also flag diabetes medications and immunosuppressants.
No interactions are documented for the one ingredient we could check beyond these three categories, but that doesn't mean none exist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Maritime pine bark extract may help with joint pain or leg swelling from poor circulation if you're willing to wait for clearer evidence. Skip it if you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or immunosuppressants without checking with your pharmacist first.
If you have heart disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before starting. Always check your exact medications against the tool on this page.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NusaPure |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001TEUGOR |
| Net contents | 200 Veg Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 246486 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg by NusaPure, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| French Maritime Pine bark extract | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Rice Flour
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) or two (2) capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
Allergen Information: Contains no artificial coloring, artificial flavor, yeast, corn, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, salt, sodium, soy, sugar, gluten, starch or wheat. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
GMO Free Made with non-GMO Ingredients Gluten Free FDA Registered Facility
300 mg per serving Assembled in USA Natural Helps maintain blood pressure already within the healthy range Supports improved athletic performance Supports healthy immune system response Natural source of polyphenolic flavonoids
Allergen Information: Contains no artificial coloring, artificial flavor, yeast, corn, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, salt, sodium, soy, sugar, gluten, starch or wheat.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Premium Quality Assembled in USA GMO Free Made with non-GMO Ingredients Gluten Free FDA Registered Facility
Manufactured in a cGMP Inspected Facility
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg by NusaPure label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg by NusaPure
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Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
French Maritime Pine bark extract
Interacts with327 drugs
Maritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research...
French Maritime Pine bark extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg by NusaPure Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract by NusaPure can interact with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — the extract may increase your bleeding risk because it can slow platelet clumping. The effect isn't guaranteed, but it's real enough that you'll want to check your exact medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
It may also lower blood sugar more than expected if you're on diabetes medications, so you'd need close monitoring and possibly a dose adjustment. Additionally, because the extract seems to stimulate immune activity in lab studies, it could theoretically reduce how well immunosuppressant drugs work — though this hasn't been seen in humans yet.
Altogether, these interactions span 322 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. French Maritime Pine bark extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
French Maritime Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full French Maritime Pine Bark Extract + Anisindione interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
French Maritime Pine bark extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Clinical research suggests that maritime pine bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation. However, the clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
One clinical study shows that maritime pine bark extract decreases blood sugar in patients with diabetes being treated with antidiabetes agents. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
In vitro and animal research suggests that maritime pine bark extract has immunostimulant activity. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg, from the product label.
NusaPure
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- Gmax Central LLC
- Street Address
- 4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175 PMB 92909
- City
- Orlando
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 32839
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The Full Monographs Behind French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg’s Ingredients
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Sources & How We Checked
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract 300 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Maritime Pine 14 references
- Rice-Evans CA, Packer L, eds. Flavonoids in Health and Disease. Manhattan, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1998.
- Liu FJ, Zhang YX, Lau BH. Pycnogenol enhances immune and haemopoietic functions in senescence-accelerated mice. Cell Mol Life Sci 1998;54:1168-72. PubMed
- Putter M, Grotemeyer KH, Wurthwein G, et al. Inhibition of smoking-induced platelet aggregation by aspirin and pycnogenol. Thromb Res 1999;95:155-61. PubMed
- Kohama T, Inoue M. Pycnogenol alleviates pain associated with pregnancy. Phytother Res 2006;20:232-4.
- Liu X, Zhou HJ, Rohdewald P. French maritime pine bark extract pycnogenol dose-dependently lowers glucose in type 2 diabetic patients (letter). Diabetes Care 2004;27:839. PubMed
- Liu X, Wei J, Tan F, et al. Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II. Life Sci 2004;75:2505-13. PubMed
- Wilson D, Evans M, Guthrie N et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory study to evaluate the potential of pycnogenol for improving allergic rhinitis symptoms. Phytother Res 2010;24:1115-9.
- Araghi-Niknam, M., Hosseini, S., Larson, D., Rohdewald, P., and Watson, R. R. Pine bark extract reduces platelet aggregation. Integr.Med. 3-21-2000;2(2):73-77. PubMed
- Trebaticka, J., Kopasova, S., Hradecna, Z., Cinovsky, K., Skodacek, I., Suba, J., Muchova, J., Zitnanova, I., Waczulikova, I., Rohdewald, P., and Durackova, Z. Treatment of ADHD with French maritime pine bark extract, Pycnogenol. Eur.Child Adolesc.Psychi PubMed
- Suzuki, N., Uebaba, K., Kohama, T., Moniwa, N., Kanayama, N., and Koike, K. French maritime pine bark extract significantly lowers the requirement for analgesic medication in dysmenorrhea: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
- Cisar, P., Jany, R., Waczulikova, I., Sumegova, K., Muchova, J., Vojtassak, J., Durackova, Z., Lisy, M., and Rohdewald, P. Effect of pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) on symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Phytother.Res. 2008;22(8):1087-1092.
- Enseleit, F., Sudano, I., Periat, D., Winnik, S., Wolfrum, M., Flammer, A. J., Frohlich, G. M., Kaiser, P., Hirt, A., Haile, S. R., Krasniqi, N., Matter, C. M., Uhlenhut, K., Hogger, P., Neidhart, M., Luscher, T. F., Ruschitzka, F., and Noll, G. Effects
- Schoonees, A., Visser, J., Musekiwa, A., and Volmink, J. Pycnogenol(R) (extract of French maritime pine bark) for the treatment of chronic disorders. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2012;4:CD008294.
- Wang S, Tan D Zhao Y et al. The effect of pycnogenol on the microcirculation, platelet function and ischemic myocardium in patients with coronary artery diseases. Eur Bull Drug Res 1999;7:19-25.
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