J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther · 2014
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of pycnogenol on plasma lipidsConclusion: Current clinical evidence does not suggest any significant effect of Pycnogenol on fasting lipid profile.
Does Pycnogenol help with heart & lipids?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 83% of 6 people who reported on Pycnogenol for heart & lipids say it improved. 17% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Heart & lipids: what users report
83%better6 reports · few reports
5 better1 no change0 worse
What people say about Pycnogenol and heart & lipids
“Pycnogenol 200mg - LOW /Putting this here as Pycnogenol also has been shown stimulate the Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS) enzyme, which directly increases NO levels and it was something I expected better results”
“Pycygenol - I started taking it for its heart and circulation benifits and for cognition & focus: But remarkably since taking it I've not had to use my inhaler!”
“Pycnogenol is one of the only supplements that resolves my vascular issues in my hands and feet...It also gets me way more erect than I expected, so one of my favorites for that.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong22 meta-analyses · 55 trials on PubMed
Side effects people mention
nausea 1headache 1dizziness 1
What else is Pycnogenol used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count