The solution for memory loss found in a pine tree!?

If you find yourself forgetting where you put your car keys or the date of an appointment, you could be dealing with mild cognitive impairment—or MCI.

But since the symptoms are usually subtle, MCI can be difficult to accurately diagnose without the help of a health professional.

The good news is, you don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to take action. In fact, you can start improving your memory and brain health starting today.

It all starts with a remarkable natural extract called Pycnogenol® And research shows it can work wonders at reducing mild memory loss associated with MCI.

The stunning science behind this memory-boosting superstar

Pycnogenol® is a natural compound extracted from the bark of French maritime pine trees.

Recently, researchers at Italy’s Chieti-Pescara University (CPU) tested Pycnogenol® on volunteers with MCI.

In the Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, the researchers noted that most people with MCI don’t perceive subtle impairments in cognitive function. But in the case of 87 healthy participants, MCI was confirmed with a common cognitive impairment questionnaire called the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

At the study’s outset, all the volunteers had similar MMSE scores. The researches divided them into two groups. All participants received standard management for MCI, which includes guidelines for regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and healthy eating habits such as reduced sugar.

In addition to those guidelines, one group also took 150 mg of Pycnogenol® each day.

After eight weeks, participants were tested again. Those in the Pycnogenol® group had a significant boost in MMSE scores—an average improvement of 18 percent, to be exact.

However, those not receiving Pycnogenol® only saw an average MMSE score improvement of 2.5 percent.

But that’s not all…

Remarkably, Pycnogenol® also appears to improve mental clarity in healthy brains—no matter what your age.

Dr. Pescatore cites a remarkable study that included 59 business professionals between the ages of 35 and 55. Half the participants took 150 mg of Pycnogenol® daily, while the others simply followed their normal daily routines.

The volunteers were tested before and after the 12-week intervention. Results of those tests showed that those who took Pycnogenol® had:

• Greater ability to deal with other people
• Increases in cognitive functioning
• Improvements in decision-making
• Significant improvements in mood, memory, and attention span

And blood tests confirmed that the participants who took Pycnogenol® had lower levels of free radicals.

“In other studies,” Dr. Pescatore notes, “Pycnogenol® helped kids with ADHD improve their attention span and focus. It improved the concentration and memory of normal students in high school, college, and graduate studies. And it improved cognitive function in people over 60.

“All of which really proves my long-held belief that there’s no one who CAN’T benefit from this amazing supplement.”

Three-way protection for your brain

So how does Pycnogenol® reduce MCI so effectively?

Science hasn’t answered that question with certainty yet, but Dr. Fred Pescatore believes it’s a result of three key benefits the extract produces. It:

• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces oxidative stress
• Improves microcirculation

In Dr. Pescatore’s Alzheimer’s Prevention and Treatment Plan, he puts particular emphasis on that last item.

He explains, “Your microcirculation consists of tiny blood vessels and capillaries responsible for pumping oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood through your body—including to your brain. And optimal blood flow is the key to life, longevity, and feeling energized and vibrant.

“Not to mention the key to staying sharp enough to enjoy it!”

He notes that Pycnogenol’s® anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects also play their own roles in strengthening your microcirculation.

And finally, he adds, Pycnogenol® promotes circulation by replenishing collagen and elastin—two building blocks that line your blood vessels and capillaries. Collagen and elastin break down over time, which can prompt leaky capillaries and damage to your blood brain barrier.

That last point is crucial. That’s because the blood brain barrier is your brain’s safety net. It blocks toxins and harmful pathogens from reaching your brain, while allowing essential nutrients and oxygen to enter.

Pycnogenol® helps keep that essential barrier strong and intact—which, in turn, keeps your brain healthy and sharp.

Dr. Pescatore recommends 100 mg of Pycnogenol® per day for clearer thinking and a healthier brain. You can find more details about his recommendation in the Source Directory of his Alzheimer’s Prevention and Treatment Plan, along with two more proven strategies for keeping your microcirculation in the best of health.

Click here to enroll today, or to learn more about this powerful program designed to protect your cognitive health with each passing year.

SOURCES

“Pycnogenol® supplementation in minimal cognitive dysfunction” Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences 2018; 62(3): 279-84. DOI: 10.23736/S0390-5616.18.04382-5