Using Hunt's tomatoes is a great way to get a significant source of fiber, Vitamin C and the antioxidant
lycopene into your diet.
Not exact matches
In the
lycopene experiment, Church did not know which modifications to make in the E. coli genes to get the result he wanted, but the technique could just as easily be used to introduce specific sets of changes
into a genome, inserting and deleting hundreds or thousands of genes at once.
They then grew the best
lycopene producers with non-radioactive carbon - 13 sugars, allowing carbon - 13 to be incorporated
into the
lycopene molecules.
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.
You would have to add small amounts of a carrier oil like grapeseed as well, since
lycopene requires a fat for absorption
into the skin.
Lycopene is a carotenoid antioxidant, which unlike beta - carotene, can not be converted
into vitamin A. Instead, it's left behind to be one of the healthier antioxidants known to mankind.
Other carotenoids found in food, such as
lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, are not converted
into vitamin A.
Even if
lycopene is not the key to eternal life, getting
into the habit of using antioxidant - rich fruits and vegetables in lieu of less nutritionally dense (or more heavily processed) rabbit treats may offer some small benefits for long term health — you can add exciting new tastes and textures
into your bun's diet while lowering their risk of disease!
If you're considering adding tomatoes
into your dog's diet because you think
lycopene could be of benefit to him, the first thing you should do is consult with your veterinarian about safe ways to do so.