Pycnogenol by NOW Foods - Antioxidants - CoQ10 50 Vegetarian Capsules Boosts Immune Functions and Slows The Effects of Aging* Our Price: $23.70 Retail Price: $40.93 You Save: $17.23 each, a 42% Savings!
Pycnogenol® is a natural plant product made from the bark of European coastal pine, Pinus maritma . Pycnogenol® is rich in proanthocyanidins, a special class of water-soluble antioxidant flavonoids which are excellent free radical scavengers. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that Pycnogenol® helps to maintain vascular strength and function. In addition, Pycnogenol® has been shown to support a healthy, balanced inflammatory response.*
Additional Sizes Available
150 Capsules - 30 mg of Pycnogenol
30 Capsules - 30 mg of Pycnogenol
50 Vegetarian Capsules - 30 mg of Pycnogenol
60 Capsules - 30 mg of Pycnogenol
Supplement Facts
One (1) Vegetarian Capsule Contains:
Amount Per Serving
Pycnogenol 30 mg Acerola (Malpighia glabra L. ) 200 mg Rutin 200 mg
Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Cellulose (veggie cap), Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. As a dietary supplement, one (1) capsule, one to three times (1-3x) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Antioxidant Free Radicals , Immune Impairment , Rapid Aging Cell , Immune System , Plasma Abrasiveness , Depleted , Displeased Antioxidants are a class of nutrients that protect the body from damage caused by different factors, most importantly oxidative damage caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals are known as “reactive oxygen species”, or ROS. They are produced when your body uses oxygen for energy. Just as fire emits smoke as a by-product, ROS are emitted from the conversion of oxygen to energy in the human body, eventually causing oxidative damage to body systems. Free radicals are also created when the body is exposed to pollution, cigarette smoke, car exhaust and other harmful environmental toxins.*
What makes a free radical a free radical? Free radical molecules are missing the electron in their atomic composition. They attack other molecules and attempt to steal their electrons, thus creating another free radical. This oxidation process continues until key biological molecules and even genes become permanently damaged from electron loss, lowering the immune system’s response to disease and adversely affecting other body systems. Scientists now believe this process is also responsible for the body’s decline as we age. This theory, known as “the free radical theory of aging”, was first proposed by Dr. Denham Harman in 1954. Over time, if left unchecked, free radicals cause oxidative damage to a wide range of tissues, organs and body systems, slowly damaging more molecules and decreasing immune response. Theoretically, this is why the elderly are so much more fragile and susceptible to disease, much more so than their younger counterparts.*
There are different types of antioxidants, and most work better when paired with other antioxidants. This is called synergism. Vitamins can be antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E. The tripeptide glutathione, loosely classified as an amino acid, acts as an antioxidant, along with other true amino acids such as methionine. The raw herbs and vegetables we consume contain natural antioxidants called bioflavonoids and carotenoids, which are effective antioxidants on their own, but are more effective when synergistically combined with other antioxidants. Together these nutrients protect your cells from electron robbery at the hands of larcenous free radicals, protecting the body from disease and slowing the inevitable signs of aging.*
Raw Materials
Superior supplements begin with superior raw materials. As the foundation that supports our line of quality products, NOW tests raw materials for contaminants, heavy metals, pesticides and fillers. Our philosophy remains unfaltering; we always start with the purest, freshest raw materials to ensure that the finished product is the best it can be. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in the industry including Lonza, PL Thomas, Cyanotech, Inter-Health, Hoffman LaRoche, Sabinsa and others, NOW is proud to provide unadulterated natural products that are safe, potent and true to their claim.
Natural Ingredients
Mad Cow Free
Growth Hormone Free
Exacting Heavy Metal and Pesticide Specifications
Pure, Fresh Raw Materials, Always
Good Manufacturing Practices
NOW's commitment to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is evident in everything we do. As one of the first companies to receive GMP certification from the NNFA, in addition to being one of the very few to maintain a consistent 'A' rating, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to good manufacturing practices. Our clean, controlled and technologically advanced production facility is regularly inspected by the Food and Drug Administration, and has been certified organic by Quality Assurance International.
Longstanding NNFA GMP "A" Rating FDA Inspected Organic Certification by QAI Clean, Modern, Controlled Production Facility
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