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Pycnogenol 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Healthy Origins

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pycnogenol 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Healthy Origins 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product is straightforward: one active ingredient, French Maritime Pine Bark Extract, standardized to deliver 100 mg of pycnogenol per capsule. Pycnogenol is a natural compound from pine bark that's been studied for joint health, circulation, and a few other uses.

The capsule itself is vegetarian, and the formula includes calcium palmitate as a binder.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: joint health, skin health, circulatory health and eye health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Varicose veins, Aging skin, Wrinkled skin, Osteoarthritis, vascular function — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Maritime Pine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maritime Pine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoarthritis.
  • Also on file: Maritime Pine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin, Varicose veins, Wrinkled skin.

The extract shows some promise. Research rates it possibly effective for osteoarthritis and chronic venous insufficiency — that's the swelling and heaviness you get from poor circulation in the legs.

For asthma, the evidence also suggests it might help, though more solid studies would be reassuring. On the flip side, it does not appear to help with cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), so don't count on it for that.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maritime Pine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Maritime pine bark extract is generally well tolerated in the studies we have, but long-term safety hasn't been fully worked out yet. The most common side effects are stomach upset, dizziness, and vertigo.

A few rare cases of headache, chest pain, and heart failure problems have been reported in people taking the standardized Pycnogenol extract, though it's unclear whether the extract caused them. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so the advice is to avoid it.

The same goes for breastfeeding — we don't have enough information to say it's safe, so it's best to skip it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maritime Pine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Maritime Pine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — the extract may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you're on diabetes medications, since it might lower your blood sugar.

And if you take immunosuppressants, let your provider know so they can monitor how well they're working.

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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.

If you have osteoarthritis or leg swelling from poor circulation, this extract might be worth a try based on current evidence. But you'll want to talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants.

They can help you decide whether it's right for you and watch for any problems.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pycnogenol 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Healthy Origins
Barcode (UPC) 603573413712
Net contents 60 Veggie Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 21, 2022
DSLD ID 269452
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
603573413712
IngredientAmount% DV
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Calcium Palmitate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetarian capsule once or twice daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a physician.

Formula

Pycnogenol is a natural extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine tree that grows along the coast of southwestern France. Pycnogenol contains a unique combination of procyanidins, bioflavonoids and phenolic acids, which offer an extensive range of support for the body.

Clinically studied French maritime pine bark extract

Formulation

Pycnogenol may help to support joint health, skin health, circulatory health and eye health. Over the past 40 years, Pycnogenol has been the subject of over 135 clinical studies and 300 scientific papers, making it one of the most clinically studied ingredients in the world.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, peanut, or tree nut derived ingredients. Non GMO

Manufactured in a cGMP facility.

Suitable for vegans

Brand IP Statement(s)

Pycnogenol is a registered trademark of Horphag Research Ltd. Use of this product may be protected by one or more U.S. and/or foreign patents.

Healthy Origins Since 1996

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.

General Statements

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Pycnogenol is extracted from the bark of pine trees grown exclusively in the Les Landes de Gascogne forest in southwest France.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

3rd Party Tested

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Caution: Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

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Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

French Maritime Pine Bark Extract

Interacts with
327 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Procyanidins

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Calcium Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins Drug Interactions

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327Drugs
327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pycnogenol 100 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 Extract3 drug types · 327 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pycnogenol 100 mg, from the product label.

Healthy Origins

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Name
Healthy Origins
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15241
Phone Number
1-888-228-6650
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins: Common Questions

Does Pycnogenol 100 mg by Healthy Origins interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pycnogenol 100 mg has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pycnogenol 100 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data for either pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the advice is to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations — they can help you weigh the pros and cons based on your health.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people who take maritime pine bark extract tolerate it well. The most frequent complaints are stomach upset, dizziness, and vertigo. A few people have reported headache. Severe side effects like chest pain or heart failure are very rare and may not have been caused by the extract.
Will this help my arthritis?
The research suggests it might help with osteoarthritis — the evidence rates it as possibly effective. That said, it's not a sure thing, and you'll want to give it time and talk with your doctor about whether it's working for you.
Can it help with swollen legs?
Yes, it's rated possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency, which is the swelling and discomfort you get from poor circulation in your legs. Again, results vary, so check in with your doctor to see if you're seeing benefit.
How long should I take it before I know if it works?
The product facts don't spell out a timeline, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long to give it a fair try and what to watch for.
Will this lower my cholesterol?
No — the research shows it's not effective for that. If you're looking to manage cholesterol, discuss other options with your doctor.

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Pycnogenol 100 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
  1. Rice-Evans CA, Packer L, eds. Flavonoids in Health and Disease. Manhattan, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1998.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Kohama T, Inoue M. Pycnogenol alleviates pain associated with pregnancy. Phytother Res 2006;20:232-4.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.

See these in context on the Maritime Pine monograph →

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