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Lycopene and cardiovascular disease.

L Arab1, S Steck

  • 1School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|June 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Lycopene, found in tomatoes, shows antioxidant potential and may help prevent prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Further trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness in preventing heart disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Lycopene, a carotenoid abundant in tomato products, possesses in vitro antioxidant properties.
  • It is a major component of the American diet, primarily from tomato-based foods.
  • Unlike other carotenoids, lycopene levels are not consistently lower in smokers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for lycopene's role in preventing chronic diseases.
  • To explore potential mechanisms of action beyond antioxidant activity.
  • To assess lycopene's impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on lycopene.
  • Analysis of lycopene's biochemical properties and dietary sources.
  • Examination of epidemiological data and clinical observations.

Main Results:

  • Lycopene exhibits significant antioxidant potential in vitro.
  • Evidence suggests lycopene may inhibit cholesterol synthesis and enhance LDL degradation.
  • Higher lycopene levels are associated with reduced intimal wall thickness and myocardial infarction risk.

Conclusions:

  • Lycopene's potential role in preventing prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease warrants further investigation.
  • Its mechanism may involve cholesterol metabolism rather than solely antioxidant effects.
  • Clinical trials are necessary to definitively establish lycopene's efficacy in cardiovascular disease prevention.

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