Have you heard of the antioxidant called lycopene? Its most popular source is tomatoes – lycopene gives tomatoes the red color. Lycopene is also found in papaya, watermelon, grapefruit, guavas, red pepper, asparagus, mangoes, and carrots.

Studies show that lycopene has amazing benefits. Here are the many benefits you’ll get from consuming foods rich in lycopene.

Prevent cancer

Lycopene has strong antioxidant properties that prevent and slow different cancers. One study found that lycopene can slow the growth of prostate and breast cancer. Another study found that high intake of tomato sauce lowered risk of prostate cancer.

Researchers have also linked lycopene to lower risk of kidney tumors and uterine cancer.

Powerful antioxidant properties

Antioxidants counteract the effects of free radicals in the body, boost immune system, improve skin health and much more. Research also shows that lycopene can treat mouth and vaginal yeast infections.

Relief neuropathic pain

This is pain triggered by nerve damage and or soft tissue damage. Neuropathic pain mostly experienced by alcoholics, amputees, or diabetics. In a study which compared lycopene and diabetic neurothapy, lycopene was found to be effective at relieving chronic pain.

Improve eye health

Lycopene is great for your eyes because it prevents the eye from diseases and protects them from oxidative stress. This study found that lycopene can prevent or delay cataracts.

Lycopene can also stop or slow macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness in older folks, research says.

Prevent heart conditions

Lycopene can prevent different heart conditions because it lowers blood pressure. Research also shows that having high lycopene amounts in the blood can help people with metabolic syndrome live longer.

Strengthen the bones

Did you know that oxidative stress can weaken the bones? Well, lycopene reduces oxidative stress and helps keep the bones strong and healthy, according research.

Benefits your brain

This study shows that lycopene prevents development of the Alzheimer’s disease. Lycopene also prevents epileptic seizures which reduce brain’s access to oxygen.

More lycopene benefits

Protects the skin from sunburns

Prevents osteoporosis

Slows skin aging

Boosts sperm concentration in men

Source:
courtesy of NATURALNEWS

by Twain Yobra

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