Pycnogenol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pycnogenol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a group of flavonoids extracted from the bark of pine trees, especially proanthocyanidins.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a group of flavonoids extracted from the bark of pine trees, especially proanthocyanidins.
More Meanings
- An antioxidant dietary supplement containing such an extract.
Example Sentences
On the other hand, pycnogenols, widely found in old empirical antiscorbutic remedies, seem more appropriate.
He has found that pycnogenols not only prevent free radical damage to internal organs but also help prevent skin wrinkling.
The second embodiment of the invention includes the pine bark extract known as proanthocyanidine, also known as pycnogenol.
As study after study has shown, nutrients such as grape seed extract and pycnogenols are great all-around helpers for capillaries, veins, and arteries.
Word Forms
- pycnogenols
Synonyms for pycnogenol
Depending on context, synonyms include proanthocyanidin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phytopolyphenol, phytophenol, proanthocyanin, pyranoanthocyanin, procyanidin, pungenin.
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