Lycopene
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Lycopene Post Date: Dec 13, 2007 Expiry Date: Jul 03, 2008 Company InfoDate Joined:
2007
Online Postings: Products
Country/Territory: China
Business Type: Other
Number of Employees: 11 - 50 People Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant abundant in red tomatoes and processed tomato products, may help prevent prostate cancer and some other forms of cancer, heart disease, and other serious diseases. In a reader-friendly style, Unlock the Power of Lycopene highlights research that suggests lycopene may be beneficial as part of a balanced diet. This book will help readers appreciate the tomato by sharing its fascinating facts and history, and includes tasty recipes for tomato-based dishes.
Note! Medical conditions or problems should be discussed with your doctor. Good nutrition is not a substitute for medical treatments and a doctor's care.
Lycopene is an open-chain unsaturated carotenoid that imparts red colour to tomatoes, guava, rosehip, watermelon and pink grapefruit.
Lycopene is a proven antioxidant. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which may damage the body's cells.
Research shows that lycopene in tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body if processed into juice, sauce, paste and ketchup. The chemical form of lycopene found in tomatoes is converted by the temperature changes involved in processing to make it more easily absorbed by the body.