The reason is a little-known nutrient called pycnogenol, which just happens to come from the bark of pine trees indigenous to certain regions of France.    From Wordnik.com.  [Getting Pregnant] Reference

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory study to evaluate the potential of pycnogenol for improving allergic rhinitis symptoms.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dr. Richard Palmquist: Does Your Pet Have Allergies?] Reference

After measuring sperm samples for count, motility, and overall health, both before and after the ninety days of pycnogenol therapy, astounding results were seen.    From Wordnik.com.  [Getting Pregnant] Reference

Although there are no long-term studies on the effects of pycnogenol specifically on fertility, long-term usage has shown it to be safe and effective overall, when taken in amounts up to 200 mg daily.    From Wordnik.com.  [Getting Pregnant] Reference

The researchers were so impressed with their results they concluded that in some men daily use of pycnogenol may help couples avoid costly laboratory conception procedures in favor of far less expensive and easier methods of conception.    From Wordnik.com.  [Getting Pregnant] Reference

In a small but significant study conducted by an independent fertility clinic in New Jersey, it was learned that men who took just 200 mg of pycnogenol daily from French pine tree bark, for just ninety days, were able to increase the health of their sperm by a whopping 99 percent!.    From Wordnik.com.  [Getting Pregnant] Reference

For more information about pycnogenol® visit our Web site at www. pycnogenol.com.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

More information about pycnogenol is available at the company's website: www. pycnogenol.com.    From Wordnik.com.  [RedOrbit News - Technology] Reference

Second, I successfully use N-A-C as a supplement, fish oil, and pycnogenol to help with moods.    From Wordnik.com.  [About.com Bipolar Disorder] Reference

Supplement with the antioxidants: Vitamins A, C, E, selenium, the herbs schizandra, rosemary and pycnogenol.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jamaica Gleaner Online] Reference

Jason Theodosakis, M.D. and author of "The Arthritis Cure," explains that pycnogenol is made from French maritime bark extract.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lead Stories from AOL] Reference

A research team from G D'Annunzio University has found that pycnogenol has important anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic properties that may be beneficial in patients with hemorrhoids, both for acute and chronic treatment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Daily News & Analysis] Reference

For more information, visit www. pycnogenol.com.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

pycnogenol, 115, 117.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Chemistry of Calm] Reference

15 to 30 mg pycnogenol, grape seeds.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE] Reference