Pycnogenol Benefits for Men: Erection Quality, Blood Pressure, Recovery (2026)

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Medically reviewed by Ivan Kokhno, MD — Research analysis by Alex Eriksson · Updated May 2026 Quick answer. Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) is a polyphenol-rich proanthocyanidin standardised to 65–75% procyanidins. The most evidence-supported Pycnogenol benefits for men are: (1) endothelial function and erection quality (the 2003 Stanislavov + Nikolova study showed 80–90% IIEF …

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