Pine trees are a well-known source of antioxidants already available in the market as food supplements or phytochemical remedies, such as Pycnogenol, used also in the treatment of chronic inflammation and circulatory disfuction.

Besides the traditional use of pine seeds for human consumption either as edible raw nuts or in cooked dishes, the use of pines cones, needles, bark and oil as food or skincare ingredients has already been established and accepted around the world. Their benefits include anti-aging properties, protective activity against alcohol-induced liver disease or against inflammation, hippocampal memory-enhancing activity, and activity for the early management of dyslipidemia, that can be potentially useful in food, functional food, and food supplement industries.