Reviewer: rickm671, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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Been taking 100mg for two weeks & am surprised at the results. My A1c's are in the 6 to 5.7 range. Have had some low readings lately (52, 66, 62, but without any hypo effects. I attribute this to [occasionally] taking 25mg of metformin when I feel I might consume too many carbs. I rarely take metformin because of my semi-vegan diet & workouts. Since 08 my highest A1c was 6.2 & lowe ... Show Full Comment

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Been taking 100mg for two weeks & am surprised at the results. My A1c's are in the 6 to 5.7 range. Have had some low readings lately (52, 66, 62, but without any hypo effects. I attribute this to [occasionally] taking 25mg of metformin when I feel I might consume too many carbs. I rarely take metformin because of my semi-vegan diet & workouts. Since 08 my highest A1c was 6.2 & lowest was 5.7. Doc sez I actually only have to do the A1c once a year. I'm super skeptical when it comes to supplements, but this pycnogenol & L-arginine/citrulline for hypertension has my bio markers exactly where I want them. Doc tells me I'm as pro-active as they get. I have an unopened bottle of simvistatin the pharmacy can't take back. Anyways, good luck.
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Reviewer: Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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Pros: I think it does help with ED, though probably not enough on its own. It seems to lower blood sugar or strengthen the effectiveness of insulin. Cons: Dry mouth and skin on hands feels really leathery when in water for more than a minute. Skin returns to normal and dry mouth is reduced after about a week or not using it. The lower blood sugar can also catch you off guard. Others have repor ... Show Full Comment

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Pros: I think it does help with ED, though probably not enough on its own. It seems to lower blood sugar or strengthen the effectiveness of insulin. Cons: Dry mouth and skin on hands feels really leathery when in water for more than a minute. Skin returns to normal and dry mouth is reduced after about a week or not using it. The lower blood sugar can also catch you off guard. Others have reported this supplement will cause an allergic reaction if you're allergic to pine. It's also expensive, particularly if labeled "Pycnogenol". Other cheaper supplements advertise similar benefits and you may want to consider those if you experience issues taking this or want to save money.
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Reviewer: John G, 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

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Aic was 6.9 before and 6.3 within a few months on 100 mg pychnogenol. My internist did not believe pychnogenol could do this, so I stopped using it and A1c went back to 6.9. Went back on it and A1c back to 6.3. Lost 15 lbs and A1c on pychnogenol went to 5.9.

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Aic was 6.9 before and 6.3 within a few months on 100 mg pychnogenol. My internist did not believe pychnogenol could do this, so I stopped using it and A1c went back to 6.9. Went back on it and A1c back to 6.3. Lost 15 lbs and A1c on pychnogenol went to 5.9.
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Reviewer: Tired Old Man 43, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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I do not take any prescription medications. I have several of the symptoms described as possibly benefiting from the use of this product and am satisfied with the moderate results I have seen.

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I do not take any prescription medications. I have several of the symptoms described as possibly benefiting from the use of this product and am satisfied with the moderate results I have seen.
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