Sentences with phrase «lycopene also»

Lycopene also appears to protect the lungs and heart against oxidative damage, helping to ward off cardiovascular disease.

Lycopene also protect cells from damage and fight against diseases, like heart disease and cancer.

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The study also demonstrated that lycopene reduced damage to mitochondrial DNA.

The vitamin A in these peppers is also good for eye health, and since they contain lycopene (which is what makes tomatoes and these peppers red), they may help in the prevention of prostate and lung cancers.

Well it's not just pretty, it also is a sign of it's high lycopene content — an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and prevent a number of chronic disease in the body.

They are also a good source of lycopene and high in fiber.

They are also packed with lycopene, an antioxidant that prevents skin damage from ultra-violet (UV) rays and offers protection from skin cancer.

Red Palm Fruit Oil also contains natural Lycopene and Coenzyme Q10.

In the US, meat producers are now also able to take advantage of the benefits of Tomat - O - Red ® to enhance the appearance of their products, with the USDA having recently approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready - to - eat meat products.

Pike is also breeding carrots rich in lycopene — a chemical that gives tomatoes their red color and may also reduce the risk of cancer.

«Lycopene from food sources has also been associated with decreased risk of breast and prostate cancers, and a diet high in vegetables and fruits are generally well - accepted for promoting good health,» she said.

In addition to identifying important regulatory components of ripening, the lab also investigates lycopene production.

Lycopene is the pigment that gives tomatoes their red coloring and which is also suggested to inhibit degenerative diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

These vegetables are also good sources for lycopene and other antioxidants, including vitamin C.

Cooked tomatoes provide even more lycopene than raw ones, so tomato sauce works, too — and a 2013 Iranian study found that tomato juice consumption was also beneficial for reducing systemic inflammation.

This juicy fruit also contains significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lycopene (which has been linked with a decreased risk of prostate cancer in several studies) and even some potassium.

Tomatoes are also a great source of vitamin C, beta carotene (vitamin A) and lycopene which helps prevent prostate cancer.

Lycopene is a naturally occurring pigment, a part of the carotenoid family, that gives the watermelon its rich color and is also a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.

It is also very high in Vitamin B - complex, which is needed in order to help the body function correctly, and several antioxidants including lycopene, selenium, beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E.

Also, the lycopene found in tomatoes stimulates the production of pro-collagen, the precursor to collagen that also aids in UV protectAlso, the lycopene found in tomatoes stimulates the production of pro-collagen, the precursor to collagen that also aids in UV protectalso aids in UV protection.

Red produce — like tomatoes — contains cancer - fighting lycopene and anthocyanins, which may also lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Lycopene is also an anti-inflammatory agent that prevents the production of inflammatory cytokines.

Water content: 91.5 % water It's fairly obvious that watermelon is full of, well, water, but this juicy melon is also among the richest sources of lycopene, a cancer - fighting antioxidant found in red fruits and vegetables.

It's also an even better source of cancer - fighting lycopene than raw tomatoes.

Tomatoes are also one of the healthiest foods you can eat, with their large amounts of the antioxidant lycopene they've been shown to help battle cancer and prevent heart disease of all types.

Packed with a summer sweetness, tomatoes also pack a powerful hit of antioxidants, namely lycopene.

Two of my favorites are watermelon and seedless cucumber, which are not only above pH 6 but also very high in natural anti-inflammatory agents like lycopenes and lignans, respectively.

Research has also shown that a diet rich in lycopene containing foods can help reduce prostate cancer risk as well as other cancers.

Lycopene is also important in the prevention of atherosclerosis and can improve skin health.

Tomatoes also contain a compound called lycopene, which also gives them their red colour, and there is growing research into its properties and potential for reducing «bad» cholesterol (LDL) and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Pink and red varieties also have vitamin A and lycopene, a phytochemical that protects arterial walls from oxidative damage.

We make this recommendation not only because you're likely to avoid some unwanted pesticide residues and other potential contaminants by purchasing organic, but also because some studies show higher lycopene content in organic versus non-organic ketchup.

Other research found a mixture of beta - carotene, lycopene and lutein — three potent antioxidants — taken for three months also reduced incidence of mild sunburn.

Since many phytochemicals also serve as the pigment that gives foods their deep hues, you can identify many phytonutrient - rich foods by looking for colorful foods; for example, look for foods that are blue or purple like blueberries, blackberries and red cabbage (rich in flavonoids); yellow - orange foods like carrots, winter squash, papaya, and melon (rich in beta - carotene); red or pink foods like tomatoes, guava, and watermelon (rich in lycopene); and green foods like kale, spinach, and collard greens (rich in chlorophyll).

This wonder berry also contains other carotenoids among which: alpha carotene, delta carotene, gamma carotene, lutein, lycopene, beta cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, taraxanthin and phytofluene.

* This product also adds Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, Lycopene and many other elements for achieving long - term prostate health.

Lycopene has also been shown to help prevent heart disease and may slow the development of cataracts and macular degeneration, an age related vision problem that can lead to blindness.

Studies in humans have shown that lycopene is protective against a variety of cancers including prostate of course, but also colorectal, breast, lung, endometrial, pancreatic, bladder, cervical and skin cancers.

Tomatoes are a nutritious source of vitamin C and potassium, and they also contain lycopene, a nutrient that can cut your risk of heart disease and cancer, according to a review published in the Sept. 19, 2000 issue of «Canadian Medical Association Journal.»

Pink grapefruit also contains the antioxidant lycopene, which gives it its» beautiful pink hue.

Well it's not just pretty, it also is a sign of it's high lycopene content — an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and prevent a number of chronic disease in the body.

Lycopene has also been shown to help clear up acne.

Like tomatoes, this refreshing fruit is also packed with lycopene — scientists at the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Oklahoma estimate watermelon to have 40 % more lycopene than raw tomatoes.

Also remember this: as we hinted at earlier, many natural health websites promote lycopene not to enrich your health, but rather to enrich their own bank accounts.

Then I also put him on targeted natural herbal supplement designed especially to heal the prostate such as Saw palmetto, Lycopene, pomegranate, green tea leaf and other special herbs / flowers.

Creamy Dairy - Free Sweet Potato Tomato Soup is also full of nutrition with ample amounts of fiber, B vitamins, natural protein from the whole grain pasta, minerals such as magnesium and potassium, and antioxidants such as beta - carotene, lycopene, and vitamin C.

They are also a good source of lycopene, another strong antioxidant.

They're also high in Vitamins A and K and lycopene.

Although further research needs to be conducted, the study suggests that compounds other than lycopene could also be playing a role in the preventative action of tomatoes.

Increased plasma lycopene levels have also been correlated with lower cardiovascular disease and lower cholesterol — since studies are showing that lycopene in the diet can help to increase the breakdown of low - density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol, the kind that builds up) in the body.