topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimAs population aging accelerates, identifying modifiable risk factors and preventive strategies for cognitive decline has become increasingly important.
evidence level2
citationHsiao Tse-Chia (2026)
sourceCombined Fish Oil and Pine Bark Extract Supplementation Improves Short-Term Memory and the Antioxidant Status in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claim4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents an intermediate stage between normal cognitive function and dementia [], and individuals with MCI have a significantly higher risk of progressing to dementia than cognitively normal individuals [].
evidence level2
citationHsiao Tse-Chia (2026)
sourceCombined Fish Oil and Pine Bark Extract Supplementation Improves Short-Term Memory and the Antioxidant Status in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimLifestyle-related factors, including suboptimal dietary patterns, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and physical inactivity, have been identified as modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline [].
evidence level2
citationHsiao Tse-Chia (2026)
sourceCombined Fish Oil and Pine Bark Extract Supplementation Improves Short-Term Memory and the Antioxidant Status in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 Dementia is a major global health concern and a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide [].
evidence level2
citationHsiao Tse-Chia (2026)
sourceCombined Fish Oil and Pine Bark Extract Supplementation Improves Short-Term Memory and the Antioxidant Status in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimResults Compared to control (247.5 ± 14.0 mmol/L⋅min), the iAUCglucose was significantly reduced with the 400 mg dose (211.8 ± 13.9 mmol/L⋅min, 14.4% reduction, and p = 0.037), but not with 50 mg dose (220.8 ± 14.2 mmol/L⋅min, 10.8% reduction, and p = 0.184).
evidence level2
citationLim WXJ (2025)
sourceThe Hypoglycaemic Effects of the New Zealand Pine Bark Extract on Sucrose Uptake and Glycaemic Responses in Healthy Adults-A Single-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimCompared to control (9.1 ± 0.2 mmol/L), glucose peak value was significantly reduced with the 50 mg dose (8.6 ± 0.2 mmol/L, 5.5% reduction, and p = 0.016) but not with the 400 mg dose (8.7 ± 0.2 mmol/L, 4.4% reduction, and p = 0.093).
evidence level2
citationLim WXJ (2025)
sourceThe Hypoglycaemic Effects of the New Zealand Pine Bark Extract on Sucrose Uptake and Glycaemic Responses in Healthy Adults-A Single-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimConclusions The New Zealand pine bark extract attenuated sucrose uptake with improved glycaemic responses, and may therefore be useful as a hypoglycaemic adjunct to the diet.
evidence level2
citationLim WXJ (2025)
sourceThe Hypoglycaemic Effects of the New Zealand Pine Bark Extract on Sucrose Uptake and Glycaemic Responses in Healthy Adults-A Single-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
topicPine Bark Blood Pressure Randomized Trial
claimBackground The New Zealand pine bark has been demonstrated in vitro to inhibit digestive enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion (alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase, and dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4)).
evidence level2
citationLim WXJ (2025)
sourceThe Hypoglycaemic Effects of the New Zealand Pine Bark Extract on Sucrose Uptake and Glycaemic Responses in Healthy Adults-A Single-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.