"Based on the reviews I had high hopes for this Pycnogenol product. Sadly, I developed unpleasant side effects. I read some reviews that there was no returns but I requested a refund and received a refund check within ten days. BRAVO"

"Great"

"I've been taking this for awhile, and the capsules are very small, which I like. But I noticed recently it contains calcium palmitate. I researched this ingredient. I don't want it in my body. So I canceled my order. I found the same brand with 30mg, a smaller dose, but it has rice flour in it instead. So that's what I ordered. It seems calcium palmitate is one of the new darlings of companies that want to add fillers to their products. It's not a suitable replacement for magnesium stearate. I hope they will change their mind. I really don't want any fillers at all, because I want the smallest possible capsule size, but I think people use it because it makes the capsule look full. Maybe we should change our expectations about the appearance of capsules. 30mg is a tiny amount, and it wouldn't fill most capsules, and there would be empty space. People would feel cheated. People need educating. So that's my major complaint. I can't really tell you how effective it might be, since I take many supplements. But it is recommended, and there is good information about why. But I want to warn the company: if you use calcium palmitate, you will lose a sale to me."