Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage. Hence, it is used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, and many other conditions.

Used to treat prostate cancer, leukoplakia, asthma and heart disease.

Discoloration of the skin - Lycopenemia

•  Avoid if pregnant
•  It might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using lycopene supplements at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
•  Those taking medication for low blood pressure should not take lycopene.

There is evidence that grape seed extract is beneficial for a number of cardiovascular conditions.

Grape seed extract may help with a type of poor circulation (chronic venous insufficiency) and high cholesterol.

Grape seed extract also reduces swelling caused by injury and helps with eye disease related to diabetes.

Many people are interested in grape seed extract because it contains antioxidants.

Grape seed extract is derived from the ground-up seeds of red wine grapes.

Grape contains flavonoids, which can have antioxidant effects, lower the levels of low density lipoproteins (LDLs, or “bad cholesterol”), relax blood vessels, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The antioxidants in grape might help to prevent heart disease and have other potentially beneficial effects.

Potential side effects for Black grape seed extract:

• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Cough
• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Infection
• Headache
• Muscular problems

Grape seed extract might slow blood clotting. Taking grape might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding conditions.

Grape seed extract might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery