Health Thru Nutrition Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all) is a is a French maritime pine bark extract grown in the Les Landes de Gascogne forest of southwest France. Pycnogenol is considered nature’s super antioxidant. Pycnogenol contains flavonoids; procyanidins, catechins, taxifolins and a number of phenolic acids, which are voluble in combatting environmental stress and protecting vital collagen in the blood vessels, joint tissue and skin against free radical damage. Why Pycnogenol? As with for all of our products, we choose highest quality, purity, and materials to ensure efficacy, safety, and best value for our customers. Pycnogenol has been subject to over 100 clinical trials and has been shown beneficial to support healthy heart function, joints, vision, and skin by helping produce enzyme responsible in production of Hyaluronic Acid in our body. Pycnogenol is a registered trademark of Horphag Research.