English Français 日本語 Deutsch 汉语 Español Italiano 中文(繁体) ภาษาไทย 한국말 Português ABOUT APPLICATIONS SCIENCE SHOP PARTNERS MEDIA COMPANY CONTACT Overview Research, the cornerstone of our business. Scientific roots In the 1960's, Horphag's chairman, Charles Haimoff initiated a visionary concept of 'healthy aging'. In his Berlin based laboratories, he developed a unique substance, a water-soluble flavonoid extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, Pycnogenol® French maritime pine bark extract. Over the past 40 years, Horphag Research has invested millions of dollars in extensive scientific research assuring the safety and efficacy of Pycnogenol® as a premium ingredient. Achievements and commitment to science Horphag Research's company mission remains deeply rooted in a commitment to scientific research. Charles Haimoff's original global vision from decades ago is the driving force behind Horphag's commitment to research and development today. Pycnogenol® French maritime pine bark extract is now one of the most well researched ingredients available on the market of science-based and innovative health solutions, with more than 450 scientific publications. The results of our relentless research can be viewed on Medline, where 98 percent of the publications pertaining to French maritime pine bark extract have been performed based on Pycnogenol®. Comprehensive research and development programs continue to be carried out in partnership with researchers and specialist companies around the world, and new applications for Pycnogenol® are explored every year. HOME | ABOUT | APPLICATIONS | SCIENCE | PARTNERS | MEDIA | COMPANY | CONTACT RSS | Sitemap | Privacy policy | Site terms | Disclaimer Horphag Research supplies Pycnogenol® as a raw material to companies that produce a variety of Pycnogenol®-containing products. Horphag Research does not make any claims regarding the use of these finished products and each manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the claims made for and use of its products comply with the regulatory requirement of the locations in which it markets its products. Copyright © 2021 Horphag This website is accessible from many geographical locations, and the information that it provides regarding Pycnogenol® is not applicable to nor intended to satisfy the requirements of all countries. Horphag Research supplies Pycnogenol® as a raw material to companies that produce a variety of Pycnogenol®-containing products. Horphag Research does not make any claims regarding the use of these finished products and each manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the claims made for and use of its products comply with the regulatory requirement of the locations in which it markets its products.