Health
Benefits
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Fights cancer – several studies found that
eating vegetables rich in Lycopene, such as tomatoes or tomato based products,
may reduce the risk of getting cancer. Caroteniods work to protect against
cancer and aging related diseases by acting as an antioxidant to counteract
damaging effects of free radicals in tissues.
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Prevents heart diseases – Lycopene is
found to prevent oxidation of lipids and low density lipoprotein cholesterol
(LDL) and reduces the risk of a person developing atherosclerosis and coronary
heart diseases.
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Keeps skin healthy – Lycopene may help
reduce damage to skin caused by UV light during and after sun exposure.
Lycopene has the ability to quench free radicals, which are highly reactive
compounds that are formed in the body from normal metabolism, as well as from
environmental pollutants and radiation.
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Anti-Oxidant – prevents oxidative stress
in most cells and helps trap free radicals that can damage DNA and RNA
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Protects tissues by neutralizing free
radicals
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Improves the system
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Prevents live and kidney damage
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Regulation of cellular events – including
gene expression
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DNA and protein synthesis
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Cell growth and immune response
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Increases energy, improves circulation,
slows ageing and protects the skin
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Helps counteract the toxic effects of
excessive consumption of alcohol and many of the toxic effects of cigarette
smoking.
