Lycopene: A Little Known Powerful Antioxidant

 

Daily Health Tips Newsletter February 17, 2012 Know someone who'd enjoy this health tip? Forward this to a Friend!   YOU MIGHT LIKE Burning Off Belly Fat The Rap on Food Wraps Radiation Causes Plant & Animal Mutations The Ultimate Antioxidant Daily Natural Health Recommendations CONNECT WITH US  HEALTH PODCAST Antioxidants in the News Jon discusses why we need a full spectrum of antioxidants in our diets in today's featured podcast. (10:31) Did you receive this email from a friend? Subscribe here to get your own copy! Want more natural health news and tips? Get our bi-weekly special report, direct from Jon Barron! Subscribe here and get two free books! Here is today's Daily Health Tip you requested!  If you'd like to forward this email, unsubscribe, or manage your subscription, click here. Today's Daily Health Tip Lycopene: A Little Known Powerful Antioxidant by Jennifer Good    This week's healthy ingredient, lycopene, is an antioxidant compound and the natural pigment that is responsible for the deep color of several fruits like tomatoes and watermelon. Derived as a supplement primarily from tomatoes (cooked, not raw), lycopene appears to be one of the best defenses against prostate cancer and bladder cancer. When used in conjunction with vitamin E and green tea extract, studies indicate that it inhibits prostate cancer proliferation by some 90%.1 While a member of the carotenoid family, lycopene does not get converted into vitamin A as does beta carotene. This means the health benefits of lycopene are attributed to its powerful antioxidant actions. In fact, laboratory experiments indicate that lycopene is a more effective antioxidant than other carotenoids, including beta-carotene.2 We may have been eating tomatoes for centuries; however, our fascination with lycopene is fairly recent comparatively. In spite of the short history, scientists have been able to amass quite a significant amount of research that supports the role of lycopene in human health. Its more specific roles include helping the prevention of cancers of the prostate, pancreas, stomach, breast, cervix and lung, as well as in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cataracts.2 As an antioxidant, lycopene's primary benefit is its ability to help protect your cells from free radicals. So if you want to add another powerful antioxidant to your diet, reach for your favorite red fruits! Although tomatoes may have the highest dose of lycopene, you'll also find it in pink grapefruit, watermelon, and guava. For more information about other natural antioxidants, click here. Liked this health tip? Pass it along to someone else who might enjoy it as well! Forward this email to a Friend! Find more great topics on natural health @ JonBarron.org! Health Topics | Detox Program | Health Articles | Programs | Podcasts References: (1) Mariella Pastoria, Hanspeter Pfandera, Daniel Boscoboinikb, Angelo Azzib. Lycopene in Association with a-Tocopherol Inhibits at Physiological Concentrations Proliferation of Prostate Carcinoma Cells." Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1998 Sep 29;250(3):582-5. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9784387> (2) http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=121 Copyright © 2002-2012 The Baseline of Health Foundation - All rights reserved. - Contact Us The Baseline of Health Foundation - 19360 Rinaldi St. Suite 370 Porter Ranch, CA 91326

 

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