THROMBOSIS

In addition to getting up and walking around as much as possible on a long flight, taking pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) before take-off helps to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.

During a flight lasting seven hours or longer, most people notice their ankles and legs start to swell due to lack of movement, insufficient circulation of blood through the veins and accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

This can result in blood-clot formation, or "economy class syndrome," since it occurs more frequently in cramped conditions. Surprisingly, it may occur in as many as 10 percent of air travelers. Fortunately, the clot often disappears on its own; you never know you've had it. Or -- it may travel through your blood stream and reach your brain or lungs and cause serious problems.

And 2 million Americans are affected every year, 60,000 of them fatally.

But -- if you take Pycnogenol, leg and ankle swelling appears to be prevented. It may work because Pycnogenol may strengthen the action on vein walls, which helps resist increased pressure so that less liquid seeps into the tissue.

Testimonial:

I find that my veins are less visible when I use Grapine with Protectors. --- K

[NSP offers Grapine, our trade name for Pycnogenol]

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