Supplement Watch: Pine Bark

By Gina Roberts-Grey

Good news for diabetics: A new study published in the journal Nutrition Research shows that taking 125 mg of pine bark (pycnogenol) daily can reduce blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetics. Scientists found that pine bark, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, also helps patients lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease as well. Pycnogenol works by preventing blood clots, especially important for diabetics who often suffer from atherosclerosis and poor circulation. If you take pycnogenol, let your doctor know. She may need to lower the dosage of your prescription meds.

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