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[NHE]

Is anyone using pycnogenol for CCSVI? If so, has it been helpful?


Pycnogenol® in Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Related Venous Disorders.
Phytother Res. 2013 Jun 15.

The present review provides an update of the biological profile of Pycnogenol in the light of its use in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and related venous disorders such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), post-thrombotic syndrome, long haul air-travel-related leg oedema, venous ulcers and acute haemorrhoids. Pycnogenol is a French maritime pine bark extract produced from the outer bark of Pinus pinaster Ait. subsp. atlantica. Its strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and vasodilator activities, antithrombotic effects and collagen stabilizing properties make it uniquely able to target the multi facet pathophysiology of CVI and related venous disorders. Clinical studies have shown that it can reduce oedema of the legs in CVI, reduce the incidence of deep venous thrombosis during long haul flights and enhance the healing of venous ulcers and haemorrhoidal episodes by topical application and/or oral administration. This review highlights clinical research findings on the safety, compliance and efficacy of Pycnogenol, including its use in combination products.

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Is that the grape-seed extract stuff? I haven't used it since early "RRMS" days, but if it is good for CVI, maybe I should revisit is, since I seem to be getting that.

[David1949]

Pycnogenol® (pic-noj-en-all) French maritime pine bark extract, is a high quality premium ingredient, a unique blend of natural and powerful antioxidants.

http://www.pycnogenol.com/