Lycopene

Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid pigment, a phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits. Lycopene is the most common carotenoid in the human body and is one of the most potent carotenoid antioxidants. Its name is derived from the tomato's species classification, Solanum lycopersicum (formerly Lycopersicon esculentum).

Lycopene Clinical Studies

• Lycopene and prostate cancer.
• Lycopene Intake and Prostate Cancer Risk: Effect Modification by Plasma Antioxidants and the XRCC1 Genotype.
• Prostate cells exposed to lycopene in vitro liberate lycopene-enriched exosomes.
• Gene signature of breast cancer cell lines treated with lycopene.
• Risk assessment for the carotenoids lutein and lycopene.

Lycopene News Articles

• Tangerine tomatoes - better source of lycopene?
• Watermelon Packs a Powerful Lycopene Punch
• Tomatoes Beat Lycopene Alone for Prostate Cancer Protection
• Lycopene's anti-cancer effect appears stronger when not acting alone
• Lycopene-Extraction Method Could Find Use For Tons Of Discarded Tomatoes

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