Additional Information Health Benefits of Pine Bark Extracts – Pycnogenol Supplements Pine Bark Extracts are rich in flavonoids, which are identified as being significantly more powerful than both vitamin C and vitamin E, as well as much more active than grapeseed extracts. Health benefits and healing properties associated with taking pycnogenol supplements, are reported to include the following: * anti-inflammatory benefits * regulate nitric oxide, which is involved in blood vessel dilation * strengthen fragile capillaries * reduce abnormal blood clotting, ankle swelling * improves blood-thinning action of ASPIRIN® * boost circulation; reduces cramps and muscular pain * help improve leg ulcers * lower blood pressure * reduce "bad" cholesterol and raise "good" cholesterol * improve memory and ability to "think straight" * minimise hayfever and asthma symptoms * reduce osteoarthritis pain and stiffness * improve menopausal flushing and night sweats * minimize menstrual pain