2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
The valuable substance lycopene, contained in tomatoes, has the amazing ability to protect against prostate cancer. The information was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail.
According to scientists from the Island, lycopene is one of the most powerful antioxidants. It is known that antioxidants fight harmful free radicals, one of the culprits of the insidious disease. Lycopene is probably the strongest chemical agent that can stop the destruction of a free oxygen atom in the blood and tissues.
In addition to prostate cancer, lycopene has a preventive effect against lung and stomach cancers. Illinois scientists are already considering projects to incorporate the ingredient into new effective drugs. The research team emphasizes that tomatoes have only a preventive, not a curative effect.
For the study, more than 50 men between the ages of 50 and 80 took 2 lycopene capsules daily for two weeks. As a result, the lycopene in their blood has risen significantly. This has led to a reduction in the levels of markers of oxidative stress leading to many cancers and Alzheimer's.
It is lycopene that gives specific pigmentation to tomatoes. Lycopene is a bright red phytochemical from the group of carotenoid pigments. In addition to tomatoes, it is found in other reddish fruits and vegetables. Watermelon, red grapefruit and guava have the highest lycopene content.
In addition to anti-cancer effects, lycopene slows down skin aging and the appearance of age spots. Carotenoid pigment is a successful natural ingredient that also protects against skin cancer. The latest generation of cosmetics for UV protection includes lycopene.
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