Diseases of the heart and blood vessels - summarized under "cardiovascular diseases" - are very common in wealthy countries among people in the second half of life. The Federal Statistical Office lists five heart diseases among the ten most common causes of death in Germany. The consumption of unhealthy trans fats and generally high-calorie foods with low nutrient content is one reason for this. Other reasons are the insufficient physical activity of many people and chronic stress, which often also leads to poor nutrition (too fast, too much, too careless).

Fortunately, high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis do not have to be accepted as an inevitable fate. You can actively prevent them by exercising regularly, being more mindful when eating, taking breaks and getting the right nutrients.

A recommended natural product is pine bark extract (also known as pine bark extract or pycnogenol). The maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is rich in certain secondary plant substances, polyphenols and especially OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins). OPC can also be found in the seeds and skins of grapes. However, the maritime pine is increasingly coming into focus due to the outstanding amount of OPC and the many positive studies - especially with regard to microcirculation and the protective effect on the vascular walls.