Pycnogenol has powerful antioxidant properties and studies
using Pycnogenol for allergy prevention have indicated that it can significantly reduce symptoms.
Not exact matches
There are two types of antioxidants
used in beverages: those that help preserve the product itself such as mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract; and those with nutritional benefits (CoQ - 10,
pycnogenol, berry extracts, cocoa flavanols, etc.) Berry juices and extracts often are
used for flavor as well as antioxidant benefits.
To
use: Take 50 milligrams of
Pycnogenol three times a day for a week, starting two days before takeoff.
Pycnogenol is so multi-faceted in regard to cardiovascular benefits that it's a no brainer to
use this ingredient.
It is helpful to consult a nutritionist about the
use of supplements such as
pycnogenol for any child on a limited diet.
Pycnogenol has been
used by many holistic veterinarians and was recently shown to be of
use in treating humans with birch pollen allergy (11).