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Discover the Pine Bark Extract That Can Bring Much-Needed Relief From Haemorrhoids
Date: 14/01/10
I love reading about the latest research findings on natural products that keep on proving to be beneficial to so many different aspects of health - even more so when they persistently kick sand in the eyes of mainstream pharmaceuticals.
One such product is the pine bark extract, Pycnogenol. With studies conducted over the last 35 years confirming its numerous health benefits against inflammation, cardiovascular disease and diabetes it has well and truly proved its worth as a safe and effective natural remedy. Pycnogenol can now add the treatment of haemorrhoidal pain and bleeding to its growing list of benefits.
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The latest study, led by Professor Peter Rohdewald from the University of Munster in Germany in collaboration with Italian scientists from G D’Annunzio University, recruited 84 people suffering from external haemorrhoids to participate in their randomized, controlled, comparative study.
Subjects were divided into three groups:
Group 1 received a daily oral dose of 300 mg of the pine bark extract for four days, followed by 150 mg a day for another three days;
Group 2 received the same oral doses as Group 1, plus a topical cream containing 0.5 per cent Pycnogenol; and
Group 3 received a placebo.
Improvements in groups 1 and 2 (both receiving Pycnogenol) were observed at the end of the study. No haemorrhoidal bleeding was experienced in the two Pycnogenol groups after seven days. Bleeding was still experienced by the placebo group, after this time.
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In addition to the decreases in anal pain in group 1, group 2 (who also received a Pycnogenol topical cream) reported a decrease in pain from an initial score of 3.3 out of four to 0.3 at the end of the study. The placebo group reported a decrease from 3.4 to 1.2.
Participants in group 1 and 2 also reported:
* a decrease in the number of lost working days
* a reduction in the recurrence of complications
* a reduction in overall costs of the treatment (compared to conventional treatments) for both group 1 and 2.
Considering that over 50 per cent of the population will suffer from haemorrhoids at some point in their lives, the potential of Pycnogenol to ease the condition is welcome news. Commenting on the findings, Professor Peter Rohdewald said: “This study clearly indicates that Pycnogenol is an effective, natural solution in controlling this common, disabling problem and may contribute to relieve haemorrhoidal attacks and offer pain relief.”
Recap on other benefits linked to Pycnogenol
At the Daily Health we have reported on the numerous proven health benefits of Pycnogenol. Here’s a quick recap:
Pycnogenol shown to help diabetics control blood pressure: A randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled trial with parallel-group design study in 2008 found that a significant number of subjects using Pycnogenol experienced blood pressure control, defined as attaining a stable systolic blood pressure. Improvements in measures of diabetes control were also recorded, with a 23.7 mg/dL reduction in fasting blood glucose levels in the Pycnogenol group, compared to only 5.7 mg/dL in the placebo group. Read more about this study here:
Pycnogenol significantly improves symptoms of varicose veins: In one study, 40 participants were divided into two groups. One group was given 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol three times a day for two months. The other group was given a placebo. At the end of the study, 60 percent of the patients taking Pycnogenol showed complete disappearance of swelling. Read the complete article here:
Pycnogenol benefits cardiovascular disease: In another study, 30 subjects were given Pycnogenol, while 10 were given placebo. When compared with the placebo group, those in the Pycnogenol group had significant reduction in venous pressure, capillary leakage and blood vessel inflammation. Researchers concluded that Pycnogenol should be recommended for the prevention and treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (a condition which causes blood to pool in the veins of the lower legs, causing ankles and calves to become swollen, achy, tired and heavy feeling). This research also reported no danger of side effects or changes in blood biochemistry.
Dr. Ronald Watson, (a research professor at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Centre in the US) makes the case that Pycnogenol, 'has the potential to counteract all important cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously.'
Read more about the cardiovascular benefits of Pycnogenol here:
Pycnogenol provides lasting relief for arthritis sufferers: Based on Pycnogenol's known anti- inflammatory qualities, an international team of US researchers led by scientists at the University of Arizona mounted an intervention trial to test this extract as a knee osteoarthritis treatment.
After 90 days, subjects receiving Pycnogenol reduced self-reported pain by 43 per cent, stiffness by 35 per cent, and composite WOMAC score by 49 per cent compared to placebo. Read more about the arthritis benefits of Pycnogenol, here:
To find out more about our special research report, 63 BREAKTHROUGH Arthritis Solutions... You Won't Hear About From Your Doctor, follow this link:
Sources:
Pine bark extract may ease haemorrhoid problems, by Stephen Daniells, published online 12.01.10, nutraingredients.com
Back to topOne such product is the pine bark extract, Pycnogenol. With studies conducted over the last 35 years confirming its numerous health benefits against inflammation, cardiovascular disease and diabetes it has well and truly proved its worth as a safe and effective natural remedy. Pycnogenol can now add the treatment of haemorrhoidal pain and bleeding to its growing list of benefits.
Are you sitting comfortably?
The latest study, led by Professor Peter Rohdewald from the University of Munster in Germany in collaboration with Italian scientists from G D’Annunzio University, recruited 84 people suffering from external haemorrhoids to participate in their randomized, controlled, comparative study.
Subjects were divided into three groups:
Improvements in groups 1 and 2 (both receiving Pycnogenol) were observed at the end of the study. No haemorrhoidal bleeding was experienced in the two Pycnogenol groups after seven days. Bleeding was still experienced by the placebo group, after this time.
Happy derrière
In addition to the decreases in anal pain in group 1, group 2 (who also received a Pycnogenol topical cream) reported a decrease in pain from an initial score of 3.3 out of four to 0.3 at the end of the study. The placebo group reported a decrease from 3.4 to 1.2.
Participants in group 1 and 2 also reported:
* a decrease in the number of lost working days
* a reduction in the recurrence of complications
* a reduction in overall costs of the treatment (compared to conventional treatments) for both group 1 and 2.
Considering that over 50 per cent of the population will suffer from haemorrhoids at some point in their lives, the potential of Pycnogenol to ease the condition is welcome news. Commenting on the findings, Professor Peter Rohdewald said: “This study clearly indicates that Pycnogenol is an effective, natural solution in controlling this common, disabling problem and may contribute to relieve haemorrhoidal attacks and offer pain relief.”
Recap on other benefits linked to Pycnogenol
At the Daily Health we have reported on the numerous proven health benefits of Pycnogenol. Here’s a quick recap:
Dr. Ronald Watson, (a research professor at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Centre in the US) makes the case that Pycnogenol, 'has the potential to counteract all important cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously.'
Read more about the cardiovascular benefits of Pycnogenol here:
After 90 days, subjects receiving Pycnogenol reduced self-reported pain by 43 per cent, stiffness by 35 per cent, and composite WOMAC score by 49 per cent compared to placebo. Read more about the arthritis benefits of Pycnogenol, here:
To find out more about our special research report, 63 BREAKTHROUGH Arthritis Solutions... You Won't Hear About From Your Doctor, follow this link:
Sources:
Pine bark extract may ease haemorrhoid problems, by Stephen Daniells, published online 12.01.10, nutraingredients.com
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