TORRANCE, Calif.Several ingredients are now available from Toyo BioPharma (www.ToyoBioPharma.com), including TOYO-FVG French maritime pine bark extract. The product is rich in antioxidants and can be used in functional foods and beverages, dietary supplements and cosmeceutical products. A hot water-extraction technique ensures the integrity of the active ingredients in the finished product, which may promote cardiovascular health and athletic recovery benefits. Toyo BioPharma is conducting further research on the extract for oral consumption and topical applications.