Easy to swallow, too soon for results.

As I approach my 50s, and for me cholesterol and cardiovascular health is now a big concern, so looking to supplement my diet to remain healthyyou’ve probably already researched the benefits of taking Pycnogenol (of which there are a few, but for me cholesterol and blood flow is the main), so this is more about the product itselfEasy to take capsule, and you get a month’s supply at 2 a dayMade in Canada, 3rd party tested, with an NPN number is also important to me

I found this product to be of good quality overall, though I did not notice any immediate benefits while using it, which was a disappointment. I got it to help with circulation, focus, and as a general antioxidant. While I have no doubt it might be having a positive effect on some aspect of my health, I do not feel the benefits were strong enough for me to continue using this product long-term; however, others may have a better experience than I did.The product provides a 2-month supply of pine bark extract (though it doesn't really specify the concentration of pycnogenol, which I found disappointing), and the inactive ingredients are all allergy-friendly, and the product is also gluten-free, vegan and third-party tested.Overall, while I had high hopes for this, it did not deliver the results I wanted. I would still recommend others give it a try, as their experience may be different from mine, and the product's value is very competitive compared to similar products on the market.

This is probably the 7th or 8th Biogenique product I have tried and they are all top tier...I ordered Maritime Pine Bark because of its reputation for being something of a 'systemic multitasking' supplement.As such - it has a wide range of purported benefits but i am most interested in adding this to my cognitive & circulatory stacks.This product is effectively a high-potency alternative to the more expensive, trademarked 'Pycnogenol'+ Whilst Pycnogenol is the 'brand name' version everyone recognizes,Biogenique is essentially using the same source material (Pinus pinaster) and it looks like similar standardization.So this is basically a generic version of a premium patented ingredient = same benefits, better value.Most generic pine bark extracts hover around 50-100 mg.This 200mg size provides a much more robust concentration - this translates to an easier time hitting therapeutic targets without needing to take multiple caps per day.At 200 mg per cap Biogenique has essentially put the full 'therapeutic' daily amount into a single dose.I love that.After just a few days taking this:No noticeable 'heavy' stomach feeling + Im hoping for some improvement with lower limb comfort - will report back on this.I was expecting this to smell like pine bark (spoiler alert, it really doesn't and no weird or woody herbal burps later.)I find it pairs exceptionally well with my morning focus stack. It seems to have great synergy with my nootropics in helping with that 3 PM fog on work-heavy days.> The Ingredient Snob Details:A key detail for label watchers: this extract is standardized to 65% Proanthocyanidins ( = the active ingredient).Whilst it’s always tempting to look for 95+% on everything,it turns out that the 65% ratio is actually the gold standard used in major clinical research for Maritime Pine Bark.To me, this suggests a more balanced, full-spectrum extract.It's clean: Biogenique is really good about not adding any weird fillers, it's non-GMO, and vegan-friendly.++ It’s also NPN-registered here in Canada, which gives me peace of mind regarding the safety and purity of the batch.Verdict: If you’re looking for the benefits of a premium Maritime Pine Bark extract without the trademarked 'Pycnogenol' price tag, this is a very high-purity, high-potency alternative.

I am a big fan of the high quality Canadian supplement manufacturer Biogenique brings to their products. I am almost finished the bottle of Maritime Pine Bark Extract and really like it. Many of you will are probably wondering why take Maritime Pine Bark and that's a fair question. I hadn't heard of it until a few years ago. I began having tinnitus and other issues with noise in my ears and head. My doctor told me it had to do with poor inner ear blood circulation. I wear ear plugs and have been taking ginko biloba to support increased circulation but heard that Maritime Pine Bark could also aid poor circulations issues. I have been taking this supplement for almost two months and am pleased with the results. One of the best features of Biogenique products is that they are ultra-pure - created to be highly absorbed by the gut and thus, hopefully, more effective.This Biogenique Maritime Pine Bark Extract supplement is made in Canada at a GMP facility and is third-party tested for purity. It is non-GMO, vegan, soy & dairy free, which makes it feel like a supplement I can trust. The capsules are easy to swallow, and I didn’t experience any unpleasant side effects. I take one capsule every morning so this bottle of 60 lasts two months. I am almost done and would definitely use it again.