| Lycopenes are natural
carotenoids that are responsible for the red color in tomatoes. Lycopenes are
believed to be the most abundant carotenoid in the prostate gland. A Harvard
research study shows that lycopenes play an important role in the health
of the prostate. Another study followed 47,894 men for 4 years. These men ate
large amounts of lycopenes and had lower rates of prostate cancer.
There is some evidence that a diet with plenty of lycopenes
may reduce the chance of cancer and especially prostate cancer. It is a powerful
antioxidant about twice as powerful as beta carotene.
Lycopenes and other anti-oxidants can help prevent cellular damage and abnormal
cellular growth. A recent study examining the role of beta-carotene and
lycopene in protection from ultra-violet UV radiation has expanded
lycopene's potential benefits to include protection from UV damage.
Exposure to ultra-violet light by human skin has short and long-term effects.
The short term are sunburn and tanning. The long term are skin aging and
increased risk of skin cancer. Scientific research data now indicates that
lycopene may be a very important protection against negative effects of UV on
your skin. Lycopene is destroyed by UV radiation and thus you need some to
replace it. If lycopene's powerful antioxidant capibilites is responsible for
protecting against UV light, then raising our skin lycopene levels through
health supplements can provide some protection from aging of skin, skin cancers,
and carcinogenesis.
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