Lycopene

Latin name : Lycopersicon E

Local Name : Tomato

Parts Used : Fruits

Introduction :
Lycopene is a naturally occurring phytochemical from a group known as carotenoids and is responsible for the red color in Tomatoes. Lycopene is an amazing phytonutrient and a powerful antioxidant. Humans cannot produce lycopene and must ingest fruits, absorb the lycopene, and process it for use in the body.

Chemistry :
Lycopene is the most dominant carotenoid in human plasma, present naturally in greater amounts than beta-carotene and other dietary carotenoids. It is an acyclic isomer of beta-carotene. In human plasma, Lycopene is present as an isomeric mixture, with 50% as cis isomers.

Benefits of using Lycopene :

Lycopene is very much important for optimal health.

Lycopene is used in health food as tomato ketchup.

Lycopene is a more potent inhibitor of human cancer and it also reduces the risk of prostate and breast cancer.

Lycopene is a good anti-oxidant and a food coloring. So it is used as a nutrient in supplement tablets for its anti-oxidant properties.

Our Lycopene Suppliments :

Order Tomato Oleoresins (Water Insoluble)

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Order Tomato Oleoresins (Cosmetic Grade)

Order Tomato Powder Extract (Microencapsulated) (Water Insoluble)