Clinical studies indicate that pycnogenol is effective in the treatment of many medical conditions: Chronic venous insufficiency and retinal micro-hemorrhages Protective against UV-radiation-induced erythema Relieves premenustral symptoms, including abdominal pain Improves erectile dysfunction in mild to moderate cases Improves cochlear blood flow to reduce tinnitus and relief for Meniere's disease Helps improve mobility and relief pain in osteo-arthritis Increases good … [Read more...]
Anti-aging and inflammation
Although aging is the most well recognized risk factor for many chronic diseases, interactions between the aging process and age-related disease has not been seriously addressed or systematically explored. One of the most noticeable aspects of the molecular inflammation hypothesis of aging is that many age-related chronic diseases undergo a pathway common to the inflammatory process, which is a contributory factor in, or in part of, disease progression (Chung HY, 2006). For example, a number of … [Read more...]
RESVERATROL
RESVERATROL Resveratrol is a polyphenol molecule found in many plant species including grapes, peanuts, cranberries and others. Resveratrol exerts anti-aging effects in animals. Numerous studies have shown resveratrol has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, promotes vascular endothelial function, enhances lipid metabolism, and has anticancer activity. Research has found the flavonoid quercetin inhibits duodenal and hepatic glucuronidation and sulfation of resveratrol and may … [Read more...]