“…According to the proposed mechanism of action of antioxidants, specifically procyanidin, it may be expected to show potential benefits in the aetiology and progression of many chronic disorders. Dietary supplements are a multibillion dollar industry with pine bark extract supplements specifically marketed to prevent the onset of and to alleviate and slow disease progression of chronic disorders (Bjelakovic 2007;Donma 2005;Lichtenstein 2005;Tonks 2007). As researchers and healthcare professionals it is our responsibility to provide the public with evidence-based recommendations on the use and safety of pine bark extract supplements.…”
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“…According to the proposed mechanism of action of antioxidants, specifically procyanidin, it may be expected to show potential benefits in the aetiology and progression of many chronic disorders. Dietary supplements are a multibillion dollar industry with pine bark extract supplements specifically marketed to prevent the onset of and to alleviate and slow disease progression of chronic disorders (Bjelakovic 2007;Donma 2005;Lichtenstein 2005;Tonks 2007). As researchers and healthcare professionals it is our responsibility to provide the public with evidence-based recommendations on the use and safety of pine bark extract supplements.…”
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