Viva Naturals Pycnogenol 100mg from French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Capsules - Healthy Blood Circulation Supplements, Antioxidant Protection, Joint Support and Immune Support - 60 Supplements

Around the middle of June this year, my wife was diagnosed with a rare eye disease known as "Birdshot Uveitis". If left untreated, it can eventually cause blindness. Two different ophthalmologists came to the same conclusion that she had this disease. It was not that we didn't believe them, but we were not interested in the drug therapy program either one had to offer. I won't go into what type of drugs they prescribed, but these are "chemo" drugs that can have nasty side effects. One day searching online, I found that this supplement was recommended by the American Uveitis Society that could help control inflammation. After reading some of the reviews for Viva Naturals Pycnogenol, I came across one reviewer by the name of "Smiley" that said he or she used this supplement along with Life Extension Bilberry Extract for treating some sort of an eye condition that was causing he or she to go blind.Well guess what? After 3 months of my wife using both these products, not only has her eye condition not gotten any worse, it actually has improved to the point that she sees better now driving at night than she has in years!Thank you "Smiley"!Tracneed88

There are several sources for pycnogenol, but this one if from the original and from my experience, the most potent. Viva Labs Pycnogenol is sourced from a protected area of pine forest in southwestern France, grown exclusively under strict French forestry legislation for consumer quality and safety. It promises to be preservative and herbicide free.I've never experienced results this good from pycnogenol sourced from grape seeds. Don't waste your money there. Stay with Viva's pine bark from Les Landes de Gascogne forest in southwestern France.It's only been 10 days, but already I've noticed a huge improvement in my skin. It's still soft, but tougher. I'm not bruising as easily nor is my cat Betty tearing my up when we play. Even the bougainvillea got trimmed without me looking like I'd lost the war. If Viva's pycnogenol is doing this much good on the outside where I can see the improvement, how much good is it doing on the inside? Yep, I'm happy.Besides promoting healthy skin, pycnogenol is also clinically shown to support cardiovascular, circulatory, joint health and more. It's a free radical scavenger, thus a great anti-inflammatory.

There are plenty of people who have already googled and written reviews based on the research they've done, so no need in my being redundant.Most supplements take some time to start showing effects, but this one has me hooked already. Why? I was diagnosed with unstable angina back in 1998. The heart is in great shape, but for no rhyme or reason, usually in the middle of the night, the veins will involuntarily constrict, waking me up with what I can only imagine a heart attack would feel like. I can go months and months without an attack and then turn around and have one 2-3 nights in a row.Since they asked me to review this product and give my honest feedback, I'd been taking Viva Labs Pycnogenol for about 10 days (one a day) when I had an attack in the middle of the night again. I took one of the capsules, popped it apart and dumped the powder straight into my mouth. I'd guess that within a minute's time, the attack was over....I've since ordered the 60 count bottle as this will be a regular supplement for me in the future. Please keep in mind that we are all unique and results will vary.Thanks Viva Lab ---- and I'd give it 5 stars if it didn't have rice flour as a filler.

I am a retired pharmacist, having worked in the pharmaceutical industry. My approach to personal heath has been to follow the preventative route i.e. be proactive. A goal has been to ensure that all the systems of the body are maintained in a good condition as I age. “You want to AVOID taking the car (the body) to the garage (meaning a Doctor) for repairs”. My interest has always been to seek Nutritional supplements of very good quality, in terms of benefits and well as the quality of manufacture, with preference for Vegetarian products. Nutritional supplements are not as well-regulated, (or minimally regulated) as Prescription Drugs. Be careful what you choose.Consequently, I take several carefully selected supplements daily as a part of the approach to maintaining good health. This product is a part of the Pill Box of Supplements. I am very satisfied with this approach and it has helped me significantly. Best wishes to the reader for long life and good health.

After doing a lot of research on natural methods to deal with endo, I came across a Japanese study where pycnogenol was used to treat endo symptoms. I went ahead and gave it a try. I should mention that I had just finished 6 months of hormone shots that stopped working at the 4 month mark. I was starting to feel the pain coming back. I started taking Pycnogenol in Sept. 2017. Cramps disappeared and my period was lighter and shorter. I took one pill a day for 9 months. I gave myself a 2 month break before I started up again. My cramps returned but they were manageable with a single dose of Tylenol. Again, after taking it consistently, cramps were gone. During this time my diet was so-so. I also haven't gotten sick since I started taking this either. I went through 3 rounds of horrible colds last year without so much as a sniffle. So, no endo symptoms and staying healthy all year makes this a supplement I can't live without.