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  • Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol)

    Preliminary and double blind studies have shown that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol may slow the progression of retinopathy and improve vision.  

    Dose:

    120 to 150 mg per day
    Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol)
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    Preliminary and double blind studies have shown that Pycnogenol slows the progression of retinopathy and improves vision when given in typical amounts of 120 to 150 mg per day.
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References

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2. Gaby AR. Fructose, glycosylation, and aging. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients 1999;Apr:107-8.

3. Paetkau ME, Boyd TAS, Winship B, Grace M. Cigarette smoking and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes 1977;26:46-9.

4. McCance DR, Hadden DR, Atkinson AB, et al. Long-term glycaemic control and diabetic retinopathy. Lancet 1989;2:824-8.

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