Physiological function and efficacy of Lycopene
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Last Update: 2020-04-03
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Last revised: 2017-07-12 03:08 classification: efficacy, chemical composition Two people commented that lycopene belongs to carotenoid, which is a fat soluble unsaturated hydrocarbon It is isomeric with β - carotene, but it can not be converted into vitamin A in human body Insoluble in water, soluble in grease can be absorbed and utilized The content of tomato, watermelon, carrot, grape, red grapefruit, strawberry and citrus were higher Picture of lycopene [physiological function of lycopene] it can clear free radicals, assist in inhibiting tumor, reduce lipoproteins and slow down the development of cardiovascular disease [the main effect of lycopene] has the functions of antioxidation and immunity enhancement.
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