PycnoRacer®, a fitness drink including Pycnogenol®, improves recovery and training in the Cooper test.

Background: This study evaluates the effects of training (on running distance measured with a Cooper test) in 3 weeks in non-professional athletes using PycnoRacer®, a fitness drink (FD) including Pycnogenol® during the training period.

Methods: Pycnogenol® has been used in preclinical conditions and prevention. PycnoRacer® is a liquid combination of Pycnogenol® (15 mg), L-leucine (0.

G3 sports supplement in short triathlon: improvements in training, performance, recovery and oxidative stress.

Background: This registry study evaluated the effects of G3 Sports supplement drink (G3) on performance and endurance in triathlon in amateur athletes in a period of 2 weeks of training. G3 is composed of a proprietary fruit juice blend high in carotenoid compounds as well as 100 mg of standardized French oak (Quercus robur) wood extract, Robuvit®, per 50 mL bottle. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions of the compounds in G3 may improve training efficiency (decreasing post-triathlon muscular pain, cramps and improve recovery time) and decrease post-training plasma free radicals (PFR).

Temporary kidney dysfunction: supplementation with Meriva® in initial, transient kidney micro-macro albuminuria.

Background: The aim of this registry was to evaluate the efficacy of Meriva® in subjects with temporary kidney dysfunction (TKD) and increased oxidative stress levels. TKD was a casual finding on urinary tests after reported side effects following drug consumption, a clinical event or dehydration.

Methods: Patients followed either standard management (SM) or SM plus Meriva® (Curcumin Phytosome®) supplementation (3 capsules/day, corresponding to 1.

Quercetin phytosome® in triathlon athletes: a pilot registry study.

Background: Oxidative stress is associated with delayed recovery and higher risk of post-training pain in triathlon athletes. Therefore, supplementation with antioxidant compounds may have a role in enhancing recovery. Quercetin presents marked antioxidant activity.

Pycnogenol® supplementation improves the control of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Background: The aim of this registry was to evaluate the effects of Pycnogenol® on the main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in otherwise healthy individuals.

Methods: This study included 77 healthy individuals with symptoms of IBS. The patients were divided into three groups: group 1 was treated with Buscopan (10 mg when needed), group 2 (Antispasmina col forte; 50 mg papaverine hydrochloride+10 mg belladonna extract when needed) and 3 (Pycnogenol® 150 mg/day) for 3 weeks.