New Research Shows Natural Antioxidant Pycnogenol® Effective in Improving Symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment

In published research, the French maritime pine bark extract reduced MCI symptoms associated with early onset dementia HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A new peer-reviewed study shows that daily supplementation with the natural super-antioxidant Pycnogenol ® (pic-noj-en-all) can be instrumental in improving the symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – a potential risk factor for early onset dementia and other degenerative cognitive conditions. "This is potentially breakthrough research for millions. Mild Cognitive Impairment hits general memory and reasoning. Those suffering from MCI may have more difficulty remembering where they put their car keys, recalling names or learning new skills. In many cases, it’s a precursor for dementia," said Medical Director of NYU Langone Center for Men’s Health, Dr. Steven Lamm. "Daily supplementation with Pycnogenol ® made a difference for those struggling with this frustrating and frightening condition," said Dr. Lamm. A Natural Option to Boost Cognitive Function The study, published in Minerva Medica , tested 87 men between the ages of 55 and 75 who showed signs of MCI. Researchers administered a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) 30-point questionnaire to determine the level of cognitive impairment for each individual. Participants supplemented with 150mg (three 50mg capsules) of Pycnogenol ® daily for eight weeks and their MMSE scores were re-evaluated at the end of the study. All study participants followed a standard management routine including healthy sleep habits, regular exercise, and low sodium and low sugar meals. Results show that along with these standard management practices, study participants who supplemented with Pycnogenol ® had an 18 percent improvement of their MMSE scores, including improvements in the following areas: Significant enhancement of ability to remember friends and family (31.3 percent improvement with Pycnogenol ® vs. 0 percent improvement control) Improvement of remembering where things are (39.4 percent improvement with Pycnogenol […]

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