The Solgar Pycnogenol 100mg is a dietary supplement in plant capsules, with 100mg of standardized Pycnogenol® extract from the bark of French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) per capsule. The package contains 30 plant capsules and the product is suitable for a strict vegetarian diet.
It is aimed at adults who are looking for a standardized plant extract with a specific, declared amount per capsule, and those who want to add polyphenols to their diet without animal ingredients.
Pycnogenol® is a registered name for a standardized extract produced from the bark of the maritime pine, a tree that grows in the coastal areas of southwestern France. This bark contains a characteristic group of polyphenols, the proanthocyanidins, i.e. oligomers resulting from the union of catechin units. Alongside them are phenolic acids and monomeric flavonoids, and this combination gives the extract its profile.
The word'standardized' is the crucial point. An extract from a plant can vary greatly depending on the harvest, the method and the solvent. Standardization means that the ratio of the main compounds is controlled and remains constant from batch to batch, so that the amount of 100mg means the same thing every time. Health claims for botanicals are being evaluated by the EFSA, so the extract is presented here in terms of what it is and how it is standardized.**
According to the product presentation by Solgar, pycnogenol is described as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. Pycnogenol® does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and the related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation, while research continues.**
The composition is mono-component, without vitamins or minerals, so it does not carry approved nutrient claims. Three things characterize it. The raw material is registered and standardized, i.e. it is not a general pine bark extract. The dose is 100mg per capsule, while the daily intake can reach 200mg with two capsules, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The list of excipients is short, only four items, and the purity statement indicates absence of sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy, without preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors.
It suits adults who already know the specific extract and want a pure, standardized form of it. It suits those who follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet and are looking for plant polyphenols in a capsule. It also suits people who spend many hours standing or sitting and are interested in nutritional support for their circulation, always as a supplement and not as a treatment. It is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis or medication, and for a diagnosed vascular or circulatory issue the assessment belongs to the doctor.
Main ingredients: Per 1 plant capsule: Pine bark extract (Pinus pinaster) Pycnogenol® 100mg. Per 2 plant capsules: 200mg.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (plant capsule shell), magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent).
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors. Suitable for strict vegetarian diet.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: Adults, 1 to 2 plant capsules daily, preferably with meals.
The 30 plant capsule package is sufficient for 30 days with 1 capsule per day, or for 15 days if you take 2. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or taking anticoagulants, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use, as high-dose flavonoids may affect anticoagulant therapy. Store the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It is a registered, standardized extract from the bark of French maritime pine, rich in proanthocyanidins.
The manufacturer gives a range of 1 to 2 plant capsules per day, preferably with meals. Start with the lower dose and ask your pharmacist.
No. Both contain proanthocyanidins, but they come from different plant material and have different standardization.
Yes. The capsule is made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and the manufacturer states that it is suitable for strict vegetarian diets.
The 30 plant capsules cover 30 days with 1 capsule per day, or 15 days with 2.
Ask your doctor first. High-dose flavonoids may affect anticoagulant therapy.
Not required. The manufacturer states that the extract acts as a booster for vitamin C, but the dosage instruction does not assume a combination.
No. According to the manufacturer's statement, the product does not contain soy, wheat, gluten or dairy.
* Pycnogenol® does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims to the benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information on botanical ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
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Main ingredients: Per 1 plant capsule: Pine bark extract (Pinus pinaster) Pycnogenol® 100mg. Per 2 plant capsules: 200mg.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (plant capsule shell), magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent).
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors. Suitable for strict vegetarian diet.
Form: vegetable capsules
Recommended dosage: Adults, one (1) to two (2) phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
The package of 30 phytocapsules is sufficient for 30 days with one capsule per day, or for 15 days if taking two. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or taking anticoagulants, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use, as high-dose flavonoids may affect anticoagulant therapy. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
