Pine-bark extract has been found not to have any effect in lowering blood pressure or reducing heart disease risk factors, according to a study by Stanford University in the USA.
 
These findings support the growing body of evidence that many dietary supplements don’t have the the scientific and clinical data to back up the health benefit claims.
 
However, the study did conclude that a different dosage or formulation of pine-bark extract might well have produced a different result, so it will be interesting to see any further research into pinebark extract and other antioxidants.
 
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