lycopene
noun
ly·co·pene
ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 
: a carotenoid pigment C40H56 that is the red coloring matter of the tomato
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On top of that, endocrinologist Sarah Fishman, MD, remarks that lycopene, in particular, has additional health risks if taken incorrectly.
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Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
Simmering tomatoes boosts levels of an antioxidant called lycopene thought to improve bone health and lower risk of heart disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
Tomatoes Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant pigment that helps to prevent cancer and heart disease.
—Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
Based on these new findings, food sources of lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein, and alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) should have a place on your plate to support your brain health.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
For example, the yellow-fleshed watermelon lacks lycopene, the substance responsible for the fruit’s usual gorgeous red-pink hue.
—Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023
Like red tomatoes, purple tomatoes also have vitamin C, potassium, and another antioxidant known as lycopene, which red tomatoes are famous for.
—Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2023
However, research shows that lycopene in tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body if the tomatoes have been cooked with a little oil.
—Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
Watermelon is also a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that gives the fruit its red color and may help prevent cancer and heart disease.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2023
Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
Simmering tomatoes boosts levels of an antioxidant called lycopene thought to improve bone health and lower risk of heart disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
Tomatoes Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant pigment that helps to prevent cancer and heart disease.
—Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
Based on these new findings, food sources of lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein, and alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) should have a place on your plate to support your brain health.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
For example, the yellow-fleshed watermelon lacks lycopene, the substance responsible for the fruit’s usual gorgeous red-pink hue.
—Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023
Like red tomatoes, purple tomatoes also have vitamin C, potassium, and another antioxidant known as lycopene, which red tomatoes are famous for.
—Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2023
However, research shows that lycopene in tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body if the tomatoes have been cooked with a little oil.
—Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
Watermelon is also a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that gives the fruit its red color and may help prevent cancer and heart disease.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2023
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lycopene
noun
ly·co·pene
ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn
: a red pigment C40H56 isomeric with carotene that occurs in many ripe fruits (as the tomato)
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