Nutrient #19: Lycopene

7 Benefits of Lycopene

Lycopene is an antioxidant. It is a naturally occurring chemical found in red fruits and vegetables. Most dietary lycopene comes from tomatoes. But it is also available in watermelons, grapefruits, red oranges, and more.

This is because of the following reported benefits:

1. Helps lower the risk of certain cancers, including bladder cancer.
2. Lowers the risk of developing Diabetes.
3. It lowers the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.
4. It has shown to improve the lung function of people with asthma, especially following exercise.
5. Lycopene has been shown to help prevent the hardening of arteries.
6. It may also help lower the risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer.
7. It has also been shown to help manage High Blood Pressure.

Ways to consume use Lycopene:

1. It can be consumed directly from food, especially from fresh tomatoes and other red fruits.
2. It can also be consumed in tomato sauce and other tomato based products.
3. Supplements are also available, in the form of capsules, tablets, or powders.

Lycopene is one of 20 powerful nutrients in this series.

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