How Fast Does Pine Bark Extract Work?
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Pine bark extract has been used for centuries by people because it can help improve circulation, reduce weight, and fight brain issues.
Pine bark is often used to as a weight loss supplement in the form of a pill or tincture. It’s also common knowledge that it’s good for your brain health and helps people with circulatory issues like blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems.
It’s an herb that has many benefits, but what kind of effects can you expect? How fast will it work? Is it best to take it with or without food for maximum efficacy?
If you’re wondering about any of these questions, read on!
Brief Article Summary
How fast Pine Bark Extract works has no definitive answer as it will work differently for each one of us. It all depends on your metabolism, the type of pine bark extract you’re taking, as well as whether you take it with or without food. If you take pine bark extract on an empty stomach, you can expect it to start working pretty fast; within 30-45 minutes to be precise. If you take it with food, on the other hand, it might take up to 2 hours for pine bark extract to kick in. However, it’s important to note that Pine Bark Extract is one of those supplements that take time to show its full effects. Its benefits are gradual and increase over time as you continue to supplement it daily.
Pine Bark Extract Absorption Time
Pine bark extract supplements are a popular way to get your daily dose of antioxidants and other nutrients. If you’re wondering how long it takes for the supplement to be absorbed by your body, it all depends on which type of supplement you take.
There are two types of pine bark extract supplements that we’ll be discussing: whole-food supplements and standardized extracts. Whole-food supplements are made from the whole pine tree, including the bark, whereas standardized extracts only contain the active ingredients in the bark.
Whole-food supplements can take up to 24 hours before they are fully absorbed into your system. On the other hand, standardized extracts will start being absorbed within 30 minutes after consumption. This means you can expect to notice first effects within 30-45 minutes of taking pine bark extract, provided you’ve taken it on an empty stomach.
Bioavailability of Pine Bark Extract – Best Taken With or Without Food?
A lot of people wonder if it is better to take pine bark extract with food or without food. Some people believe that the extract will be more effective when taken with food, while others believe it is better without. In studies, pine bark extract has been shown to work in both cases, so it shouldn’t matter much. But if you want it to work as fast as possible, then it’s best to take it on an empty stomach.
Another perspective is that taking the extract with or without food does not matter as much as what you are eating. For example, if you are eating a healthy diet and taking the extract, then it will be more effective than if you were eating junk food and taking it with or without food.
How Soon Before You Notice First Effects
Unlike some nootropic supplements which work the very first time you take them, Pine Bark Extract usually takes a few weeks of consistent supplementation to show all of its benefits. While you may notice an improvement in mental clarity and better circulation in the body the very first day you take it, pine bark extract will work best if you use it daily long-term.
This is due to the fact that pine bark extract contains antioxidants that take time to work and enhance brain function. Additionally, it takes time for Pine Bark Extract to raise your nitric oxide (NO) levels which then leads to an improvement in brain circulation, and consequently, benefits such as sharper memory, clarity of thinking, and enhanced focus.
