Pycnogenol® for
Asthma & Hay Fever

"Asthma and hayfever are discussed together since the mechanism responsible for the development , as well as treatment, are similar in both.

Asthma is an allergic disorder characterized by spasm of the bronchial tubes and excessive excretion of a viscous mucous in the lungs that can lead to difficult breathing. It occurs as recurrent attacks, which range from mild wheezing to a life-threatening inability to breathe." (Enclycopedia of Natural Medicine, by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., 1991).

"Allergy and asthma both involve histamine release, but asthma is more reliant on leukotriene and prostaglandin ratios, whereas allergy is primarily mediated by histamine. In the United States particularly, allergies are often treated with antihistamines. Antihistamines are also widely used to suppress the running noses of the common cold.

Antihistamines work by interfering with the binding of histamine to cells after it’s release. Pycnogenol® and some other bioflavinoids act to prevent histamine release in the first place, thereby reducing all adverse effects of histamine, not just interfering with their effects on target cells.

The implication readily noticed by European physicians is that flavanoids, especially Pycnogenol®, are a better approach to allergy and asthma management than antihistamines." (Pycnogenol, The Super "Protector" Nutrient, Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D. & Chithan Kandaswami, Ph.D.,1994).

Inflammatory Diseases Involve Free Radicals

"Allergy has been described as a process of inflammation now known to be a disorder of the immune system, which is made up of cells with the capacity for recognizing, evaluating and neutralizing or eliminating alien material.

Inflammatory diseases include allergies or sensitivities, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, hepatitis, Crohn's disease, lupus erythematosus, and ulcerative colitis. They all involve free radicals and, of course, Pycnogenol® quenches free radicals and inhibits the inflammatory enzymes"("The New Superantioxidant-Plus", pg. 39-40, Keats Publishing,1992.)

"Histamine is one of the more important mediators in allergic reactions. At the 1990 International Symposium on Pycnogenol, Dr. D. White of the University of Nottingham reported that it (Pycnogenol®) greatly reduces the formation of histamine, and thus, reduces inflammation."

Pycnogenol® Popular Relief For Hay Fever

"Hay fever is a common allergy disease. In Finland, Pycnogenol® is very popular for alleviating hay fever symptoms. As mentioned previously, histamine is one of the more important mediators in allergic reactions. At the 1990 International Symposium on Pycnogenol, Dr. D. White of the University of Nottingham reported that it greatly reduces the formation of histamine, and thus, reduces inflammation."

"Pycnogenol® also inhibits the degranulation of mast cells. Mast cells are large cells with coarse granules that contain histamine. The connective tissue is well-supplied with mast cells. Mast cells are mediators of inflammation upon contact with antigens.

When mast cells are degranulated, all mediators of the allergic reaction, including histamine, are liberated from the stock inside the mast cell, the granula. Thus Pycnogenol® prevents the liberation of the allergic mediators and the production of one of the main mediators, histamine."("The New Superantioxidant-Plus", pg. 39-40, Keats Publishing,1992.)

Allergies Disappeared Soon After Taking Antioxidants

"Chemical hypersensitivities are often caused by free-radical reactions. Some seemingly inert chemicals can be converted into potent free-radical generators by the action of the body enzymes as they metabolize the foreign chemicals in an attempt to remove them from the body. Many people who are allergic (sensitive) to various chemicals have found that their allergies disappeared soon after taking antioxidant nutrients for some other reason such as protection against cancer or heart disease." ("The Antioxidants" by Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D., 1985)

"As an antioxidant, Pycnogenol®, a blend of special bioflavonoids, reduces free radical-caused tissue damage many times more effective than vitamin E, potentiates the health giving effects of vitamin C, and protects brain and nerve tissue with its nearly unique ability to penetrate the blood brain barrier. It also reduces inflammation and improves circulation, both relieving the distresses of arthritis, diabetes and stroke and promoting prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. And its ability to bond to collagen promotes renewed youthfulness , flexibility and body integrity... ("The New Superantioxidant-Plus", Keats Publishing,1992.)

Pycnogenol®’s Outstanding Safety

The safety of Pycnogenol® has been reviewed in depth by Dr. Peter Rohdewald of the Pharmacology Institute of the University of Munster in Germany during the 1990 International Pycnogenol Symposium in Bordeaux. Dr. Rohdewald stated Pycnogenol® is a safe natural product with no adverse side effects whatsoever.("The New Superantioxidant-Plus", Keats Publishing,1992.)

Although we have traced the history of Pycnogenol® through more than 450 years, and although it has been used for decades, it seems destined to wider popularity and utility as researchers understand more about it. We have just scratched the surface.("The New Superantioxidant-Plus", Keats Publishing,1992.)

Not All Pycnogenol® Are Created Equal...

Not all Pycnogenol® are created equal... The excipients, flow agents, and binders used in preparing Pycnogenol® tablets make all the difference in how it is absorbed by the body. Many companies use low quality cellulose to hold the tablets together, and excipients that make the Pycnogenol® practically non-absorbable. A formulation that enhances rather than detracts from the body's ability to absorb the Pycnogenol® is the difference felt by people trying Pycnogenol®. Many brands in North America test only 10% or 12% bio-available, and none of the other brands test over 30% bio-available.

Special formulation enables 95% absorption of Pycnogenol®

Our exclusive proprietory formulation (protected with a second patent) enhances rather than detracts from the body's ability to absorb the Pycnogenol® (this is bioavailability). Each 20mg tablet is 95% bio-available.

"The special formulation of this Pycnogenol® compound has been proven to bring amazing results in numerous clinical conditions. There are now many companies in the United States now selling Pycnogenol® and many others now illegally infringing on the registered trademarked name, selling grape seed extract compounds and mixing it with pine bark extract.

There has been no scientific research done on these extracts that can compare with the research done on Pycnogenol®. The results that I have had with this product, are from only one company, and it has the compound with the special formulation that Charles Haimoff (president of Horphag Research Ltd., the Pycnogenol® patent owner) has granted them exclusively." -Dr. W. LaMar Rosquist, Aging Long Life & Better Health

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