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Read on the net that pycnogenol is helpful for controlling sugar, high bp, heart and vericose veins and some more.is it safe for anyone to use.thanks?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Doubtful : There is no clinical evidence that substantiate these claims

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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