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lycopene

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lycopene /ly·co·pene/ (li´ko-pen) the red carotenoid pigment of tomatoes and various berries and fruits.
ly·co·pene (lk-pn)
n.
A red pigment found in blood, the reproductive organs, tomatoes, and palm oils and considered chemically to be the parent substance from which all natural carotenoid pigments are derived.
lycopene (līˑ·kō·pēn),
n a carotenoid pigment and an antioxidant that is present in tomatoes (concentrated in processed products like tomato paste and sauce), guavas, watermelons, and grapefruit. May have preventive effects against prostate, lung, colon, and breast cancer; also reduce the risks of cataracts and macular degeneration.
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Lycopene, a substance found in tomato, plays a substantial role in these effects.
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Bonus: watermelon is one of the most nutrient-packed fruits, with vitamins A and C, potassium, and lycopene, all for just 80 calories in two cups diced.
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Research subjects who ate salads troweled with fat-free dressing didn't absorb alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, or lycopene (important "fat-soluble" disease fighters) from the raw vegetables.
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