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Pycnogenol® is the trademarked name of a product made from a tree known as French Pine or French Maritime Pine. (The botanical name of this tree is Pinus pinaster.)
In this country, Pycogenol® is marketed as a nutritional supplement. It's mainly used for Asthma and a condition known as chronic venus insufficiency, or CVI.
Some herbalists are recommending it for conditions ranging from Diabetes to erectile dysfunction but there is only limited evidence for these uses.
"Pycnogenol" was inked in 1979 by a French scientist, Professor Masquelier (1921-2009) as a scientific name of OPC from French maritime pine park extract and grape seed extract (Masquelier J, Michaud J, Laparra J, et al. Flavonoides and pycnogenols. Intern J Vit Nutr Res 1979;49:307-11).
Masquelier worked with his former Swiss broker Horphag, in attempt to commercialize Pycnogenol world-wide. Without consent of Masquelier, Horphag unitarily registered pycnogenol as a trademark by 1990 under the ownership of Horphag in US, causing severe legal disputes in US. Consequently, the most prominent scientist in this field was legally ripped off.
Horphag has made huge profits from Masquelier's intellectual property. Actually, the best French maritime pine bark extract is marked in the trade name of FrenchGlory isotonic OPC.
Pycnogenol as a US-registered trademark has been a controversy for about 2 decades. SCERPA, a French company founded by Masquelier initated a legal proceeding to opppose the trademark registration in March 1991 at USPTO, but abandoned the opposition proceeding in September 1992 for whatever reason.
International Nutrition Company (INC), a Netherlands company that accquired SCERPA, initiated a trademark cancellation proceeding in August 1997 on the ground of fraud. INC abandoned the legal proceeding in May 2003 after nearly 6 years of legal battle.
Isotonic OPC Antioxidants Inc. (or AmeriNutra Inc) initiated a legal proceeding of trademark cancellation with USPTO in January 2011, on the ground of genericness of PYCNOGENOL. This legal case is currently going on as May 2012.
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How does flavay compare to pycnogenol?
Dr. Masquelier coined the term pycnogenol which is derived from the French Maritime pine bark tree. Pycnogenol is a trademark of the Horphag Company. Flavay
Where may a person purchase Pycnogenol capsules online?
Pycnogenol capsules area commonly used medical supplement. Online, this product can be purchased at the websites for Puritan or Swanson Vitamins. Amazon sells this product as well.
How much pycnogenol should be taken?
1 mg per 1 kg daily
Can combine have pycnogenol and L-arginine and Viagra?
Could lower blood pressure and cause heart attack. Don't do it!
How do you extract pycnogenol from pine bark?
It is very easy to use hot water and pressure to extract OPC from pine bark. pycnogenol is just one of the brand names of pine bark extract ingredients. Other better product is FrenchGlory brand. http://www.opc-1-2-3.com/opc-pinebark-extract.html
Whch is the Best Pycnogenol or Grape Seed Extract?
"Pycnogenol" was inked in 1979 by a French scientist, Professor Masquelier (1921-2009) as a scientific name of OPC from French maritime pine park extract and grape seed extract (See: Masquelier J, Michaud J, Laparra J, et al. Flavonoides and pycnogenols. Intern J Vit Nutr Res 1979;49:307-11). Masquelier worked with his former Swiss broker Horphag, in attempt to commercialize Pycnogenol world-wide. Without consent of Masquelier, Horphag unitarily registered pycnogenol as a trademark by 1990 under the ownership of Horphag in US, causing severe legal disputes in US. Consequently, the most prominent scientist in this field was legally ripped off. Horphag has made huge profits from Masquelier's intellectual property. Actually, the best French OPC from French maritime pine bark and grape seed is marked in the trade name of FrenchGlory isotonic OPC. Pycnogenol as a US-registered trademark has been a controversy for about 2 decades. SCERPA, a French company founded by Masquelier initated a legal proceeding to opppose the trademark registration in March 1991 at USPTO, but abandoned the opposition proceeding in September 1992 for whatever reason. International Nutrition Company (INC), a Netherlands company that accquired SCERPA, initiated a trademark cancellation proceeding in August 1997 on the ground of fraud. INC abandoned the legal proceeding in May 2003 after nearly 6 years of legal battle. Isotonic OPC Antioxidants Inc. (or AmeriNutra Inc) initiated a legal proceeding of trademark cancellation with USPTO in January 2011, on the ground of genericness of PYCNOGENOL. This legal case is currently going on as May 2012.
What are the main uses of pycnogenol?
The extract has four basic properties - it's a powerful antioxidant, acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, selectively binds to collagen and elastin, and finally, it aids in the production of endothelial nitric oxide which helps to vasodilate blood vessels.
Is there any interaction between warfarin and pycnogenol?
According to a booklet published by Sigma Pharamaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd there have been 'no effects reported' from the vitamin B family and there is no potential effect on INR (p11)
How do you prevent or treat Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease?
There is a drug called Piracetam , used in Europe (for Alzheimers) , but not impossible to get a prescription for if you go to the right Pharmacy , and I do mean legally . Stop drinking and smoking . You are not immune to the effects of self-abuse . Parkinsons : 2000 to 3000 mg.daily of CoQ10 enzyme . Acetyl L- Carnitine and Pycnogenol . Macuna Piuriens for REAL Dopamine . DHA from algae , best ( no mercury) .Improves brain function . Caution from using Ginko Biloba , this raises Blood pressure . Gotu Kola may help , ask your doctor abut all of these and don't use many at one time . With the elderly , take it real easy . There usually is a faulty liver or kidneys to cnsider . Finally , deep breathing . Oxygen is your friend . For a caretaker , your patience and love transfer so much more than just drugs or herbs alone . Finally , learn to trust yourself . Use your brain , get out of familiar ruts and see new things, be interested and curious . Confidence is the opposite of fear , which always corrodes , while confidence causes growth and expansiveness . Good luck . Think on what you want in terms off health and let it subconsciously manifest .
