Lycopene
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Lycopene, found primarily in tomatoes, is a member of the carotenoid family -- which includes beta-carotene and similar compounds found naturally in food -- and has potent antioxidant capabilities.
In Europe, researchers have found a statistically significant association between high dietary lycopene and a 48 percent lower risk of heart disease. Lycopene supplementation has also boosted immune function in the elderly. In that trial, 15 mg of lycopene per day increased natural killer cell activity by 28 percent in 12 weeks.
Tomatoes and tomato containing foods are high in lycopene. In a Harvard study, the only tomato based food that did not correlate with protection was tomato juice. In an unblinded, controlled trial, lycopene supplementation, but not tomato juice, effectively increased the body's lycopene stores.
These studies suggest that the lycopene present in tomato juice is poorly absorbed. However, other research indicates that significant amounts of lycopene from tomato juice can, in fact, be absorbed. Other foods that contain lycopene include watermelon, pink grapefruit, and guava.
Lycopene Supplements
- Lycopene Standardized Lyc-O-Mato Extract -- Vitabase Lycopene is considered safe because Lyc-O-Mato® is a natural extract of tomato. There are little or no side effects. Nothing has been added to the nutrients found in tomatoes that people have consumed for generations. In addition, Lyc-O-Mato® has undergone extensive checks for safety. An independent evaluation of the safety studies has validated that Lyc-O-Mato® is safe for its intended use as a dietary supplement.
- Lycopene by Nature's Way -- This special carotene extract from all-natural tomatoes provides 5 mg of Lycopene, the most powerful singlet oxygen (free-radical) quencher carotene available.
- LycoPom by New Chapter -- LycoPom provides protection for both men and women by promoting both breast and prostate health.
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