What is Pycnogenol®? Containing a host of powerful compounds, Pycnogenol® is a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine that grows along the coast of southwest France. You can find out more about this fabulously powerful pure natural ingredient on www.pycnogenol.com. Why is ours better? All pine bark extracts and pine bark supplements are not the same Pycnogenol® is manufactured from only the very highest quality natural extract of French maritime pine bark, from trees that are cultivated over a period of thirty to fifty years with absolutely no pesticides or herbicides. Each vegan 30mg tablet provides a minimum of 95% of compounds associated with the benefits of pine bark extract, including procyanidins, phenolic acids, bioflavonoids and polyphenols, such as taxifolin, ferulic acid and catechin. Made in the UK. Complementary product Our Joint Physio Glucosamine Plus, which contains a special combination of OptiMSM, vegetarian Optiflex Glucosamine HCl, 90% grade chondroitin sulphate and vitamin C, is a great companion to our Pycnogenol® pine bark supplement.