Beyond Grape Seed helps strengthen the entire vascular system. OPCs prevent capillary leakage in the legs, eyes and skin reducing fluid retention. Without OPCs, destructive enzymes are free to attack the structure of the blood vessels. Free radicals further degenerate these vessels, causing lesions that become traps for bad cholesterol (LDL). Once LDL cholesterol has been trapped it attracts calcium. Cholesterol and calcium build up to form plaque, which narrows the arteries and encourages blood clot formation.

Collagen is an essential and major component of muscles, tendons, ligaments, teeth, gums, eyes and blood vessels. Masquelier's Original OPCs attache themselves to collagen where it blocks the harmful effects of destructive enzymes, such as collagenase. This protective action strengthens collagen protein, improving elasticity and resiliency.

A potent antioxidant; Masquelier's Original OPCs are twenty times more powerful than vitamin C and fifty times more powerful than vitamin E in their ability to scavenge free radicals. OPCs are able to "donate" electrons to unstable free radicals and to neutralize them without the danger of becoming unstable themselves.