Also sold as French maritime pine bark extract, pine bark extract
A branded pine bark extract studied for circulation and venous insufficiency — the evidence is mostly small and manufacturer-linked.
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Evidence strength
38/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: venous insufficiency symptoms in small, largely industry-linked trials.
This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.
How long to take it
Course-based, typically 8–12 weeks.
Who it's actually for
People with chronic venous insufficiency symptoms, with modest expectations.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal upper limit; 100–200 mg daily in most trials
Generally well tolerated. It may stimulate the immune system and has mild blood-thinning effects.