Pycnogenol Supplements

About pycnogenol

Pycnogenol is a branded, standardized extract of the bark of the French maritime pine tree. It's rich in a group of plant antioxidants called OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) — the same family found in grape seed and red wine. Because it's a specific trademarked extract, products labelled Pycnogenol all use the same standardized source.

What people look into pycnogenol for

Pycnogenol is taken as a source of antioxidants. In practice, people most often look into it around skin and circulation — the two topics that drive most of its searches — though it's best thought of simply as a concentrated plant antioxidant.

Pycnogenol vs pine bark vs grape seed

Pycnogenol is one specific branded pine bark extract. Generic maritime pine bark and grape seed extracts belong to the same OPC antioxidant family and often cost less, so they're worth comparing. Resveratrol is another popular plant antioxidant people weigh alongside it.

Forms and strengths

Pycnogenol is usually sold in small 25–50 mg capsules or tablets — a little goes a long way, since it's a concentrated standardized extract.

Pycnogenol in Canada

Every pycnogenol product at Vitamart is licensed for sale in Canada (NPN on the label) and ships from Ontario. Browse it with the rest of our antioxidants, plus grape seed and resveratrol.