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Lycopene is a type of organic pigment or a plant pigment called a carotenoid
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that might help protect cells from damage.
source of Lycopene
High lycopene foods include guavas, cooked tomatoes, watermelon, grapefruit, papaya, sweet red peppers, mangos.
Uses of Lycopene
1) One of the biggest benefits of lycopene is that it is an antioxidant and protects the body from free radical stress that can damage DNA and other cell structures.
2) support bone density, providing strength to bones.
3) Lycopene is an antioxidant. In theory, antioxidants could protect against cancer by preventing damage to DNA and cell structures. Unfortunately, the current research on lycopene is too limited in quality to ensure that lycopene decreases cancer risk.
4) Higher lycopene intake and blood levels correlate with a reduced risk for stroke. lycopene can help improve cardiovascular health
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side effect
no side effect
Eating, or supplementing with, large amounts of lycopene could lead to lycopenemia. Lycopenemia results in an orange or red discoloration of the skin and resolves after eating a diet low in lycopene. It's considered to be relatively harmless.
Precautions
Lycopene supplements should generally be avoided during:
Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, lycopene supplementation may contribute to preterm labor and a low-birthweight baby.
Breastfeeding
Doses
Doses of 15-45 mg daily have been safely used for up to 6 months.
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