Effect of Pycnogenol on Blood Pressure: Findings From a PRISMA Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Studies
Fogacci F, Tocci G, Sahebkar A, Presta V, Banach M, Cicero AFG
Published in Angiology
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials of Pycnogenol on blood pressure
Key Findings
Pycnogenol significantly reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3 mmHg and diastolic by about 2 mmHg versus placebo
Conclusions
Pycnogenol produces small reductions in blood pressure
Limitations
Most included trials were small and conducted by manufacturer-affiliated groups
Supplements Studied
Pycnogenol significantly reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3 mmHg and diastolic by about 2 mmHg versus placebo
Outcomes Measured
Pycnogenol significantly reduced systolic blood pressure by about 3 mmHg and diastolic by about 2 mmHg versus placebo
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