Pine Bark Extract OPC

pine bark extract OPC 95% procyanidine

Latin name:  Pinus massoniana Lamb

Specification: 95%

Appearance: reddish -brown fine powder

Active ingredient: procyanidine(OPC)

Effectiveness: Cardiovascular health / Anti-aging

Latin Name:   Pinus massoniana Lamb.

Synonyms:    OPC, Oligomeric Procyanidins, pine bark extract, Masquelier's Original OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins),Pinus pinaster

Part of Used:   Bark

Application:   Medicine, food additive, dietary supplement

Description of Pine Bark Extract OPC

1.Sources and Habitat

Pine bark extract is made from the bark of a pine tree called the Landes or maritime pine,

whose scientific name is Pinus maritima. The maritime pine is a member of the Pineaceae family.

Pine bark extract is a new nutritional supplement

used for its antioxidant properties, which are believed to be effective for a wide range of healing

and preventative purposes. Pine bark extract has been patented by a French researcher

under the name Pycnogenol.

2.Descriptions and Specifications of Product

Content Specifications: 95% OPC by UV

3.Indications and Uses

Antioxidants play a key role of repairing and protecting cells in the body. They help protect against free radicals,

which are damaging byproducts of metabolism and exposure to environmental pollutants.

Free radical damage is believed to contribute to aging, as well as too severe conditions including heart disease

and cancer. Common antioxidants are vitamins A, C, E, and the mineral selenium.

Researchers have termed the group of antioxidants found in pine bark extract oligomeric proanthocyanidins,

or OPCs for short. OPCs (also referred to as PCOs) are some of the most powerful antioxidants available.

Much research has been conducted on OPCs and on pine bark extract. In France,

pine bark extract and OPCs have been rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness,

and pine bark extract is a registered drug. Pine bark extract has been shown to contain a powerful

antioxidant that helps protect cells from free radical damage and increases

the effectiveness of vitamin C. Pine bark extract has been shown to help lower cholesterol,

and to decrease the risk and severity of atherosclerosis, or damage to the arteries.

It has been demonstrated to help strengthen and repair tissues made of collagen,

a protein that builds blood vessels, skin, and connective tissue.

The OPCs in pine bark extract have also been shown to help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body.

Function of Pine Bark Extract OPC

1. Pine bark extract will enhance bone density and strength;

2. It is used to accelerate healing of injured skin;

3. It is active against HIV by inhibiting virus expression and replication;

4. It can interfere with cancer cell growth and proliferation, as well as induce apoptosis;

5. With the function of inhibiting oral sugar metabolism and retard growth of certain bacteria;

6. It is useful for treating heart diseases such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Application of Pine Bark Extract OPC

1.Applied in pharmaceutical field, proanthocyanidins has better effect on the treatment of cardiova   scular disea   se.

2.Applied in health products field , it's made into capsule. It has already become one of the ten sala  ble natural plant extract products and owns the reputation of "natural health care product" and

rally cosmetics" in Ame   rica.

3.Applied in food field, it can be used as food supplement.

4.Applied in cosmetic field, as the effective factor it was made into aqua or ointment cosmetics, w     hich has the effect of firming skin, anti-wrinkle, and curing freckle.