Lycopene
Lycopene is a red pigment that is responsible for giving a variety of fruits and vegetables their color. Notably lycopene is found in apricots, pink grapefruit, watermelon, papaya and in especially high concentrations in tomatoes. It has been found that cooking and processing tomatoes actually increases the bioavailability of lycopene. It is for this reason that tomato sauces, like pizza and spaghetti sauces, have been linked to lycopene’s beneficial effects.
Lycopene is an important carotenoid for optimal health and may be especially beneficial for prostate health. It is the major carotenoid in human plasma at levels almost double that of beta-carotene. Compared to beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and other carotenoids that have been studied, lycopene is the most potent antioxidant in quenching free radicals. In addition, lycopene reacts directly with peroxyl radicals that are involved in lipid peroxidation, a key step in arterial hardening.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: Israel
- Starting material: Tomato lycopene crystals
- Solvent for extraction: Ethanol / ethyl acetate / isopropanol
- Stored form: Powder
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Ingredient Benefits
Protects from oxidative damage
The ability of lycopene to protect cells and DNA from oxidative damage and to prevent lipid peroxidation could be key factors in disease prevention.
Supports cardiovascular function
Research has also found links between cardiovascular function and high carotenoid intake particularly with lycopene.
Promotes prostate health
It is an important carotenoid for optimal health, especially prostate health, and proper cell growth and differentiation. Lycopene has an ability to selectively accumulate in the prostate gland, perhaps serving an antioxidant function specific to that organ.
This particular carotenoid has been shown to reduce the redness and severity of sunburn when ingested in the form of tomato sauce for a minimum of ten weeks (approximately 16 g of lycopene per day).
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