Lycopene of Foodchem

Lycopene, a carotenoid in the same family as beta carotene, is what gives a tomato, and several other fruits, their deep red color. There is about 5 mg of lycopene per 100 gram of ripe tomato fruit. The concentration in tomatoes increases significantly during the ripening process. There are many medical conditions where lycopene supplements could potentially be helpful, but until actual human trials are done, we will not know for certain. Please keep in mind that most Americans consume a good amount of lycopene naturally in their diet.
It is a member of the carotenoid family and is an excellent antioxidant. Lycopene is a naturally occurring chemical that gives fruits and vegetables a red color. It is one of a number of pigments called carotenoids. Lycopene is found in watermelons, pink grapefruits, apricots, and pink guavas. The lycopene in supplements is about as easy for the body to use as lycopene found in food. Lycopene is also used for treating human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, which is a major cause of uterine cancer. Some people also use lycopene for cataracts and asthma.
Lycopene extracts because it contains a full spectrum of tomato carotenoids and other nutrients to help benefit good health. Vitabase Lycopene is considered safe because Lycopene is a natural extract of tomato. There are little or no side effects. Lycopene as a food additives is a global vitamin premix & mineral premix supplier and work closely with our customers by creating innovative nutrition solutions to market in a very short time.
Lycopene is a proven antioxidant and neutralizes free radicals which may damage the body's cells. In the body, lycopene is deposited in the prostate gland, liver, lungs, colon and skin. Interestingly studies have shown that the lycopene complex is more bio-available when it is subjected to mild heating process.

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