(Pronounced
"HIS-COR-BA-DINE") This combination of
antioxidants and OPC's, which is what you'll
want to say instead of oligomeric
proanthocyanadins is a critical component to
your health in a society full of stress,
pollutants and associated heart disease.
What's in it? Each capsule contains 540 mg
of Ester C® and a mixture of 220 mg of broad
spectrum bioflavinoids and OPC- containing
ingredients. The powerhouse ingredients are:
Lemon Bioflavinoids, Hesperidin Complex,
Pycnogenol- Maritime Pine Bark, Rutin, Grape
Seed Extract, Green Tea Extract, Cortex
Larix and Grape Skin Extract.
As a simplistic explanation, we see OPC's
at work in ripened fruits functioning as
natural antioxidants to protect from
decomposition. Take this product and you
won't rot! These antioxidants are linked to
the control of free radicals while the OPC's
work with Vitamin C to bind collagen to
cellular tissue, thus making the tissue more
flexible.
Bioflavinoids act as an antioxidant
preventing vitamins and adrenalin from being
oxidized by copper-containing enzymes.
Bioflavinoids are sometimes referred to as
Vitamin P. The human body cannot produce
it's own supply so it must be supplied by
the diet. Common natural sources are the
brightly colored pulp and rind of citrus
fruits, green peppers, apricots, cherries,
grapes, papaya, tomatoes and broccoli. These
components are important in reducing pain
and symptoms associated with bleeding. They
also act as natural anti-bacterial promoting
circulation, stimulating bile and lowering
cholesterol while increasing the efficacy of
Vitamin C.
All our equine users of Hiscorbadyne are
familiar with the properties of preventing
capillary fragility, blood clotting and
platelet clumping. Possible values ascribed
to these components include preventing
retinal bleeding in diabetics and people
with hypertension, preventing soft contact
bruising, assisting in menstrual disorders,
preventing post-partum hemorrhage and
possible effects with mini-strokes due to
weak capillary walls. In studies dating back
into 1944 animals that were fed red wine
showed capillary strength over control
animals. Other studies noted that those
populations that consumed wine have a much
lower incidence of heart disease. Their
resistance was eventually attributed to an
antioxidant substance (OPC's) found in high
concentrations in ripened fruit and
especially the seeds and skin of ripened red
grapes.
We could go on about the value of Green
Tea as well, but our product's foundation is
based on our knowledge and experience of the
value of our citrus bioflavinoids and
Hesperidin complex plus these exotic OPC's.
Athletic injury prevention and healing have
been clinically proven to have dramatic
positive results with the bioflavinoids and
now you have access to the finest product we
know how to build.
Pycnogenol from pine bark and grape seed
has been ascribed the following properties,
according to "Pycnogenol, the Miracle
Antioxidant" by Rita Elkins, M.H.:
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It strengthens skin and promotes
elasticity, which means it fights
wrinkles and can soften facial lines.
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It protects capillaries from free
radical damage, which helps to prevent
phlebitis, varicose veins and bruising.
Consequently, it has been recommended
for anyone with history of blood clots.
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For joint pain and injuries, pycnogenol
acts as a natural anti-inflammatory
without the negative side effects of
over the counter or prescription drugs.
it also helps to alleviate the pain
associated with arthritis and other
joint conditions. It has been
recommended for anyone who engages is
continuous physical activity.
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It helps to control and prevent water
retention or edema in the tissues by
decreasing fluid leakage from the cells,
which results in swelling. Anyone
suffering from swollen ankles or fingers
should look into its diuretic
properties.
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Pycnogenol is an excellent supplement
for any type of allergy, especially hay
fever because it decreases the
production of histamines which are
responsible for all the miseries of
allergy symptoms.
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It can reduce the risk of diabetic
retinopathy and in some cases has
decreased blood sugar levels. Diabetes
and its complications seem especially
responsive to the flavonoid compounds
contained in pycnogenol.
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Because it crosses the blood-brain
barrier, it may be helpful in cases of
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
and Senile Dementia.
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Pycnogenol may guard against the
formation of tumors or other cell
mutations caused by free radicals and
may help protect against degenerative
diseases like cancer.
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Atherosclerosis and other circulatory
diseases including strokes, can benefit
from the vessel strengthening action of
pycnogenol.
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Prostate problems seem especially
responsive to certain doses of
pycnogenol.
The general concensus among
many experts in the health field is that
Pycnogenol is destined to become the most
vital of all antioxidant compounds. As more
scientific evidence presents itself,
Pycnogenol may eventually sweep 21st century
dietary supplementation.