Lycopene

Category: Antioxidant, Heart Health

Lycopene is a plant nutrient called carotenoids mainly available in red and orange color fruits & vegetables like tomato, watermelon, carrot pink grapefruits. Lycopene is the pigment that gives red and pink color to fruits. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that might help to protect the cell from damage.

Lycopene

Benefits

  • Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can protect the body against oxidative stress and also helps to protect from environmental toxins and chronic diseases.
  • Lycopene’s powerful antioxidant property helps to maintain cholesterol levels.
  • Lycopene may protect your skin from sunburn and damage caused by UV rays.
  • Taking lycopene into your diet also regulates high blood pressure.
  • Lycopene prevents the formation of cataracts and reduces your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).