The Solgar Pycnogenol 30mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 30mg of standardized Pycnogenol extract from the bark of the French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) per capsule. The package contains 30 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to try this specific standardized extract in a small package, people who already take vitamin C and want to add plant polyphenolic components, and vegan consumers who control the source of the ingredients.
Pycnogenol is a brand name for a standardized extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, a tree grown on the sandy coasts of southwestern France. According to Solgar, it is a water-soluble flavonoid, the development of which began in the early 1920s, and the extract contains natural traces of vitamin C.
Chemically, pine bark is rich in proanthocyanidins, i.e. oligomers formed by catechin units, as well as phenolic acids. The term standardized means that each batch of the extract yields a defined proportion of these compounds, so that the product is not dependent on the natural variation of the raw material. Botanical extracts do not have approved health claims in the European Union, as the related evaluations remain pending, so here it is described what the ingredient is and what its composition is.**
According to the product presentation by Solgar:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. Pycnogenol does not have an approved health claim by EFSA, its role remains a subject of research and claims about botanicals are under review, so no specific effect on the body is stated in the rest of the text.
This is a single-ingredient preparation, without additional vitamins, minerals or other extracts, which allows you to control exactly the daily amount of extract. Each phytocapsule provides 30mg, so with one or two capsules you regulate the intake to 30 or 60mg.
The shell is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, of plant origin. The formula is made without sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy, and Solgar presents it as vegan, lactose-free, with Kosher certification and without artificial colors, fragrances or preservatives.
It suits adults who want to try the extract for the first time, as the 30-capsule package is the smallest available. It suits people who prefer standardized extracts instead of simple herb powder. It interests those who already take vitamin C or other antioxidants and want to add plant polyphenols, as well as vegan consumers.
The product is a dietary supplement, it does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment and does not replace a balanced diet. Symptoms from the circulatory system require medical evaluation.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: pine bark extract (Pinus pinaster), Pycnogenol, 30mg.
Other ingredients: bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, lactose. Free of preservatives, artificial fragrances and colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, one (1) to two (2) phytocapsules per day, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day the 30 phytocapsule package covers one month, while with two capsules it covers 15 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, immunosuppressants or other medication, if you have an autoimmune disease, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Store in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One to two phytocapsules per day, preferably with meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
From the bark of the French maritime pine, Pinus pinaster, with a standardized extract process.
Thirty milligrams of extract per phytocapsule.
It is the smallest package in the range and is suitable for those starting for the first time. The same preparation is also available in a 60 phytocapsule package.
Solgar states that the extract contains natural traces of vitamin C and links the two components in its presentation.
Yes. The shell is of plant origin and the composition does not contain dairy or lactose.
Ask your doctor first, especially if you are taking anticoagulants or immunosuppressants.
With meals, at whatever time suits you to be consistent.
* Pycnogenol does not have an approved health claim by EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information on herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by EFSA.
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Main ingredients per phytocapsule: pine bark extract (Pinus pinaster), Pycnogenol, 30mg.
Other ingredients: bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, lactose. Free of preservatives, artificial fragrances and colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, one (1) to two (2) phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day, the 30 phytocapsule pack lasts one month, while with two capsules it lasts 15 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, immunosuppressants or any other medication, if you have an autoimmune disease, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Store in a cool, dry place, away from children.
