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1Authors are with Food Packaging Lab, Dairy Technology Div., Natl. Dairy Research Inst., Karnal 132 001, Haryana, India. Direct inquiries to author Singh (E-mail: preeti_ndri@rediffmail.com).
Lycopene, a tomato carotenoid, offers significant health benefits, including antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. Human studies confirm its protective role against various cancers and heart disease.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Carotenoid Research
- Human Health Studies
Background:
- Lycopene is the primary pigment in tomatoes, providing color and health benefits.
- It exists as all-trans and tetra-cis isomers, with all-trans being the most stable.
- Lycopene is a significant component of human blood serum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the background of lycopene.
- To present the current understanding of lycopene's functional role in human health.
- To highlight lycopene's antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on lycopene.
- Analysis of human and animal studies concerning lycopene's health effects.
- Focus on lycopene's role in cancer and heart disease prevention.
Main Results:
- Lycopene exhibits potent antioxidant properties.
- Studies in humans show lycopene protects against colorectal, prostate, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
- Lycopene helps prevent heart disease by reducing blood clot formation.
Conclusions:
- Lycopene is a vital phytonutrient with demonstrated health benefits.
- Its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties are well-supported by human research.
- Lycopene consumption is linked to reduced risk of major chronic diseases.
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