User Reviews for maritime pine

I saw it on Dr. Oz for wrinkles and said it takes time. But I have gained weight and wanted to know if these were related.

I tried it at 1mg per pound of body weight and within 20 minutes I was able to concentrate for several hours. I now use 150mg a day for ADD and I have been using it for 8 years. The qualities of different brands vary. I find that Source Naturals is consistent. But one other brand doesn't do enough for me. Every person I know who has tried it for ADD has told me that it works for them as well as long as they take at least 1mg per pound of body weight.

My face is breaking out like I'm 15! I'm 40 ,is this normal?

I've never posted a review on this web-site, but I feel it's important to post this one for other people who may have pine allergies. I purchased a skin serum with Pycnogenol as the primary ingredient. The intended use of the serum was to calm and soothe the easily irritated skin on my face. Certain foods & environmental factors make my skin very red and inflamed, and this product claimed to help with my symptoms. Unfortunately (and shame on me) I didn't realize that Pycnogenol is derived from Pine trees. I tested positive for "Pine Mix" during my allergy screening but never "put two and two together" when using this face serum. It took me about a month of being miserable, a trip to my allergy doctor, and tons of blood work to realize that the serum was making my allergies WAY worse. The primary adverse reaction that I had was dry mouth and subtle swelling of my tongue, which was very scary. It also seemed that while using this serum (twice/ day,) I was more sensitive to other foods/ environmental factors that set off my allergies. In my opinion, if you have any kind of sensitivity to Pine, you should stay away from this ingredient.Read More Read Less

I have been taking a small dose of pycongenol (60 mg) for about 5 years. I started it to help with joint pain but the best result was the elimination of nocturnal leg cramps. I used to get those awful leg cramps quite often. Since starting pycogenol I have had leg cramps only 1 0r 2 times!! One weird thing is that my nails started to grow faster! I think it has helped my joint pain and also my circulation.

Ran 3 month trials on myself, alternating 100 mg pycnogenol/day and 0 pycnogenol. Trials using pycnogenol lowered A1c by an average of 0.5 (avg. 6.8 without to 6.2 with). Took 1,000mg metformin twice/day and 5mg glipizide during all trials. I know there are other benefits and no one thinks I look 70!

Just started on it but can feel a tremendous change in my legs. I was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis one year ago, and was still having a lot of pain in my ankle, plus swollen calves. Have had to wear sneakers daily for support. I can tell a difference in my ankle already.

Take as substitute for chemical anti-inflammatory, and it works against joint pain. Didn't know it revs up the immune system, however. I already have an immune system that's overactived, resulting in psoriasis & lichen slerosus. But if I ditch it, what do I take for inflammation? Chemical stuff can't be taken for long w/o side effects.

Tried HCSE (horse chestnut seed extract) alone for several weeks before adding Pychnogenol to regimen. This made all the difference! Until I find something that works better than this does, I will continue to use it in conjunction with HCSE.

Always was stressed at work and over thinking everything, was having a problem in the bedroom and started taking 50 mg pycnogenol with an l-arginine/l-citruline pill 500mg three times daily and wow!! Back to normal after like a month!! Awesome!! I'm a believer! Has other benefits as well, sweet!

I started using Pycnogenol capsules at 100mg/day to increase mental acuity by decreasing placque in the brain blood vessels. After 5-6 weeks of use I noticed the chronic osteoarthritic pain at the bases of both thumbs was almost gone....I could unscrew bottles caps again! Then I noticed the pain in one should which had kept me from combing my hair was decreasing and now I can lift my arm over my head, something I thought was gone forever. My therapeutic dose through experimentation is 300mg/day. Am I mentally sharper? Perhaps. Another effect I noticed is seeing better in the dark so driving is no longer a hassle at night! I am delighted with this product.Read More Read Less

It completely stopped my nosebleeds due to dryness. It cmpletely stopped my allergic reactions to mosquito bites(and my freinds too) It is wonderful and no side affects

If you follow the directions and take extra the first week to build up reserves in your system, then take 75mg. daily afterwards you can almost entirely eliminate the hot flashes. Drink lots of water to flush out of system. Even though I still have several hot flashes a day they are less severe.

I give it to my 10 year old son and have for 3 years. The symptoms of ADD have diminished. I also give him a dose of omega-3 and vitamin c everyday. If I forget to give him these supplements I notice the lack of attention returns along with moodiness. I highly recommend it...its natural & works. Why put your young children on medication when there is a natural solution?? Good Luck

I have been on pycnogenol for 14 yrs. I take 60-120 mg per day from Puritan Pride. I stared due to asthma but stay on it because it seem to work as an antidepressant.

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OPC-3 has relieved pain in my joints. aided in staving off allergies and sickness for several years of taking it daily. (boosting my weakened immune system) no side effects.

Had such severe pain in hands, fingers and feet, that I wanted to stop living. Started on OPC-3 Pycnogenol as suggested by friend from church. Am on my third bottle, I am walking and pain is gone in hands. Cold weather triggers some aching, but not as painful and horrible as it was before. I will continue to use this. My overall attitude is better and I feel really great. I have a positive, happy outlook and am very thankful for this change in my life.