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What are the uses of Lycopene?
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant. Thus, it reduces free radical oxidative damage and resultant signs of aging.
It is anti-inflammatory and prevents several inflammation-related diseases like asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, etc.
Lycopene prevents heart disease such as atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries). By stopping the arteries from getting blocked, Lycopene lowers blood pressure and prevents cardiovascular disease.
Lycopene prevents cancer of the prostate, breast, lung, bladder, ovaries, colon, and pancreas.
It protects against sun damage.
It reduces the occurrence of gum disease (gingivitis).
Lycopene reduces the intensity of menopausal symptoms.

What are the side effects of Lycopene?
You must take Lycopene supplements in the prescribed dosage. Side effects of Lycopene include:

Low blood pressure.
Bleeding – the risk increases if you consume it with aspirin, anticoagulants (blood thinners), antiplatelet drugs, and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
Gastrointestinal issues.
Lycopenemia – a condition in which the skin turns orange after eating an excess of Lycopene-rich foods.
Nausea.
Diarrhea.
Indigestion.
Vomiting.
Jaundice.
Swelling.
Purple toe syndrome.
Rashes and redness.