Written by Laura Clift. Flavanoids et pycnogenols. Article in French. Uchida S, Edamastu R, Hiramatsu M, et al.
Condensed tannins scavenge active oxygen free radicals.
Abstract states capillary resistance increased in 25 patients. No dose amount or route of administration in the abstract. Effets observes sur les alterations de la permeabilite de la barrier hematoencephalique. Abstract states that pycnogenol crosses the blood-brain barrier in the rat and affects capillary permeability. Route and dose not presented in abstract.