Product Overview
Pycnogenol refers to French maritime pine bark extract, sourced from the bark of Pinus pinaster trees grown in the coastal forests of southwestern France. The bark is harvested, dried, and processed into an extract standardized for its proanthocyanidin, or procyanidin, content — a class of polyphenol compounds that give the extract its dark reddish-brown color and antioxidant activity, and the name has become a widely recognized trade designation for standardized pine bark extract in the supplement industry.
Pine bark extract is one of the more established standardized botanical extracts in the antioxidant supplement category, with decades of commercial history in Europe before becoming a mainstay U.S. antioxidant ingredient. Because potency depends heavily on proanthocyanidin standardization, sourcing from a supplier who documents extraction method and standardization percentage is important for consistent, defensible label claims.
Formulation Considerations for Pine Bark Extract
- Standardization to proanthocyanidin/procyanidin content is the key quality marker — request Certificate of Analysis documentation for every batch
- Positioned in antioxidant, cardiovascular wellness, and skin-support capsule lines
- Frequently formulated alongside other antioxidant botanicals such as grape seed extract or vitamin C for a synergistic combination product
- Sourcing traceability to Pinus pinaster bark specifically, versus other pine species, matters for label accuracy
Brand owners in the antioxidant and healthy-aging category most often request standardized pine bark extract as a standalone capsule or paired with grape seed extract in a combination antioxidant formula. Our team can source extract at varying proanthocyanidin standardization levels to fit your target price point and label claim.
Health Genesis manufactures antioxidant-focused supplements from our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, and NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. In more than 25 years as a family-owned manufacturer, we've helped brands source and formulate premium standardized botanical extracts, with low minimum order quantities and in-house label design to support a smooth product launch.
Is your pine bark extract sourced specifically from Pinus pinaster (French maritime pine)?
Yes, our pine bark extract is sourced from Pinus pinaster bark and standardized for proanthocyanidin content, with sourcing documentation available.
Can pine bark extract be combined with grape seed extract in one formula?
Yes — the two are frequently formulated together as a combination antioxidant product; our team can help balance the ratio for your label.
What's the minimum order quantity for a private label pine bark extract capsule?
We offer low minimum order quantities for antioxidant-category launches; contact our team for current figures.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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