Brain Boosters

There’s nothing better than a supplement that multi-tasks – like Pycnogenol (French pine bark extract), a powerful antioxidant that’s long been touted for its ability to fight oxidative damage caused by free radicals. We already knew it benefitted the body in many ways (increased insulin sensitivity and fat burning, to name a couple features), but the latest research shows this stuff is also good for your brain. In a recent study published in the Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, scientists from Italy reported that 12 weeks of Pycnogenol supplementation (150 mg/day) significantly lowered blood free radicals by 35% while also enhancing brain function. The researchers combined supplementation with a health plan designed to enhance mental performance and reduce oxidative stress and found that cognitive tasks and mood were significantly improved with Pycnogenol compared to controls.