Question:
Does taking Horse Chestnut and Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) and Pycnogenol (Maritime Pine Bark) help improve decrease unsightly varicose veins in my legs?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 3
Amount Saved: $1500 laser vein treatments
MedHead Message:
Some people have problems so severe that they need surgery. But most people can get away with a combination of these supplements that have been studied in venous insufficiency. Try these first for about 3-4 months before scheduling surgery. The Horse chestnut is 300mg twice daily, the Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) is 500mg twice daily, and Pycnogenol (Maritime Pine bark) is 100mg 2-3 times daily. Now you can save all this money for your children’s inheritance.
References:
“Pittler MH, Ernst E. Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD003230. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003230.pub4.
Jantet, G. (2002). Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Worldwide Results of the RELIEF Study. Angiology, 53(3), 245–256. 3.Arcangeli P. Pycnogenol in chronic venous insufficiency. Fitoterapia 2000;71:236-44. 4. 2462 Petrassi C, Mastromarino A, Spartera C. Pycnogenol in chronic venous insufficiency. Phytomedicine 2000;7:383-8. 5. https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=149555”
