Everything DoseRank tracks on the pycnogenol shelf — Pine Bark Extract. The category itself is never ranked: 41 products get scored the moment you say what you want them to do.
How to read the scores
This legend covers the scores on this page — for data sources, scoring weights, and limits, read the full methodology →
Answer a few questions about your goals, habits, stack, and budget. Then, DoseRank will find the products that best match your needs based on your answers. It's free and only takes 60 seconds! No account is required.
A saved, shareable breakdown: your matched products, dose math, interaction flags to discuss with a clinician, and a price-tracked stack you can revisit.
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Each product gets a composite score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value — computed for the goal you picked, across this category's products. The #1 on the DoseRank tab has the highest composite; the other tabs re-rank the same products by Value, Trust, or Popularity. Placement is never paid.
Start with a goal, not a brand
Browsing pycnogenol supplements without a goal makes no sense — different products do different jobs, and “best” flips depending on which job you're hiring for. These are the 28 health outcomes that matter for this category. Pick yours, and the full evidence-ranked shelf loads for that goal alone.
Platelet functionPlatelet activity relevant to clotting and bleeding.39 rankedModerate-strong
Asthma controlDegree to which asthma symptoms and exacerbations are minimized.39 rankedLimited
Skin hydrationMoisture content or hydration of the skin.39 rankedLimited
EdemaSwelling due to excess fluid accumulation.16 rankedStrong
Endothelial functionAbility of blood vessels to dilate and respond normally.39 rankedStrong
MicrocirculationPerfusion in small vessels and capillary beds.10 rankedStrong
Antioxidant capacityMeasured ability to counter oxidative stress.41 rankedStrong
Cognitive functionOverall thinking ability including memory, attention, and processing.39 rankedLimited
Joint painPain arising from joints or periarticular tissues.39 rankedModerate-strong
Vascular functionOverall health and reactivity of the circulatory system.8 rankedStrong
Blood pressureArterial pressure; direction of benefit depends on baseline status.41 rankedStrong
Resting heart rateBaseline heart rate measured at rest.8 rankedStrong
Nitric oxide bioavailabilityAvailability of nitric oxide relevant to vascular function.8 rankedModerate-strong
Oxidative stress biomarkersLaboratory indicators of oxidative damage or redox imbalance.10 rankedModerate-strong
C-reactive proteinAcute-phase inflammatory marker.8 rankedModerate-strongNothing is ranked yet — the shelf stays locked until you pick a goal.
No goal, no ranking.
A “best pycnogenol supplement” list without a goal would be marketing, not evidence. Pick what you want to improve and DoseRank scores all 41 products against that goal's trials.