Do you know that lycopene is an open-chain unsaturated carotenoid that gives the red color to tomato, guava, watermelon and pink grapefruit? Well. Lycopene is a proven antioxidant that may lower the risk of certain diseases including cancer and heart disease.
Last week, I made a research about lycopnene and I found out that lycopene in tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body if processed into juice, sauce, paste and ketchup. The chemical form of lycopene found in tomatoes is converted by the temperature changes involved in processing to make it more easily absorbable by the body. The health benefits of lycopen3e can be enjoyed by drinking as little as 540ml., ot about two glasses of tomato juice a day.
Benefits of Lycopene
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