Pycnogenol
Unique Origin
Pycnogenol® is an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, sourced from the protected, pesticide-free forest region of Les Landes de Gascogne in southwest France. This pristine natural environment ensures a pure and high-quality raw material. Because only one pine species is used and the bark is not subject to seasonal variations, Pycnogenol® offers exceptionally consistent quality — a key advantage over many other botanical extracts. The extract is produced using a patented, solvent-free process and meets the highest quality standards, including GMP(1) compliance.
Unique Composition
Pycnogenol® contains a standardized natural blend of procyanidins, bioflavonoids, and organic acids — compounds with powerful, synergistic properties. This unique combination supports essential functions in the body:
acts as a potent antioxidant,
supports the health of blood vessels throughout the body,
contributes to healthy blood circulation.
Pycnogenol has been extensively studied in scientific research. An overview of the studies can be found on the website of the manufacturer, Horphag:
https://www.pycnogenol.com/science/index.html
Vascunet: Blood Vessels, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, and Circulation
Vascunet contains 30 different ingredients.
It is Santurel’s flagship product, used with great satisfaction by thousands of people.
Its effectiveness lies in its unique formulation: 30 active compounds, each with its own benefits — often reinforcing one another.
Green tea extracts have been widely researched for many years.
Below, you’ll find a selection of relevant scientific articles for further reading.
Overview of the Effects of Green Tea Extracts
✅ 1. Cardiovascular Support
Flavonoids such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) have powerful antioxidant properties that help protect blood vessels from oxidative damage.
They support healthy cholesterol levels by helping to reduce LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and raise HDL ("good" cholesterol).
They also improve endothelial function — the endothelium being the thin layer of cells lining our blood vessels. Green tea helps maintain the flexibility and elasticity of the arteries, which is essential for healthy circulation and stable blood pressure.
Additionally, green tea contributes to the prevention of plaque buildup (arterial calcification), thereby supporting the maintenance of healthy blood vessels.
✅ 2. Protection of the Arteries
Green tea extracts — especially the EGCG component — help reduce inflammation in blood vessel walls and support the integrity of the capillary structure: they contribute to strong, elastic arteries.
They also promote normal platelet aggregation. Excessive clotting activity can lead to dangerous blood clots, and green tea helps maintain a healthy balance.
✅ 3. Regulation of Blood Sugar
Green tea supports normal glucose absorption in the intestines, which helps prevent post-meal sugar spikes.
It also contributes to maintaining insulin sensitivity in the body’s cells — a key factor for people with blood sugar regulation issues.
Furthermore, EGCG, a potent antioxidant found in green tea, may help protect the pancreas’s β-cells (which produce insulin) from oxidative stress, supporting normal insulin production.
Below are a few relevant scientific articles. Feel free to contact us for additional research material.
Green tea and heart health, J Cardiovasc Pharmacol, DOI: 10.1097/FJC.0b013e3181b6e7a1
Effects of Green Tea (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) on Cardiac Function – A Review of the Therapeutic Mechanism and Potentials, Mini Rev Med Chem, DOI: 10.2174/1389557522666220328161826
Effects of green tea polyphenol extract and epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate on diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications: Recent advances, Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2157372
