Pine Bark Extract vs Pine Pollen for energy
Short answer: For energy, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Pine Bark Extract (2 reports) and 100% with Pine Pollen (4 reports).
Pine Bark Extract has 10 meta-analyses and 38 randomized trials on PubMed; Pine Pollen has 0 and 1.
Based on 32 reports about Pine Bark Extract and 49 about Pine Pollen. Not medical advice.
| Pine Bark Extract Supplement | Pine Pollen Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 100%helped6 reports · few reports | 53%helped19 reports · few reports |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | CResearch: Limited |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 10 / 38 | 0 / 1 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 67% (9) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 89% (9) |
| Common side effects | None reported | low libido, ed, libido loss, erectile dysfunction |
| Typical dose reported | 300 mg / night | 5 g / night |
There is moderate-certainty evidence that phlebotonics probably reduce oedema slightly, compared to placebo; moderate-certainty evidence of little or no difference in QoL; and low-certainty evidence that these drugs do not influence ulcer healing. Moderate-certainty evidence suggests that phlebotonics are probably associated with a higher risk of adverse events than placebo. Studies included in this systematic review provided only short-term safety data; therefore, the medium- and long-term safety of phlebotonics could not be estimated. Findings for specific groups of phlebotonics are limited
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2020 ↗“the megadose of Pine Bark Extract really helped me focus. I felt like it was a bit similar to Ritalin without the stimulating and euphoria effects.”
“Pine pollen, and nettle root…did WONDERS for me. Can't speak for anyone else. Energy, mood etc all went up and I'm also sleeping better”
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