Lycopene is a naturally occurring pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their red color. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells in our body and may have benefits for our heart and overall health. Full definition
Erdman, doctoral student Nancy Engelmann, and «plant gurus» Randy Rogers and Mary Ann Lila first learned to optimize the production of lycopene in tomato cell cultures. (sciencedaily.com)
In a study testing the levels of lycopene in different - colored ketchups, it was inadvertently found that organic varieties deliver up to three times as much of the cancer - fighting carotenoid as non-organic brands! (organicauthority.com)
Canned tomato sauce has more beta carotene than fresh tomatoes as well as four times the powerful antioxidant lycopene which helps to protect the skin against sunburn and sun - induced skin aging. (sonima.com)