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Lycopene & Cardioprotection
Lycopene is thought to be among the most oxygen-quenching carotenoids, and is highly praised for its cardioprotective effects, such as supporting healthy cholesterol levels. It has an acyclic, highly-conjugated hydrocarbon structure that has a direct antioxidant enzyme productive effect that limits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Furthermore, lycopene has additional cardioprotective effects that inhibit cholesterol…
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Lycopene for Men’s Health
Lycopene is a carotenoid compound that contributes to the red and pink pigments in tomatoes, watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, papaya, and other plant foods. Unlike beta-carotene, lycopene has no pro-vitamin A activity, but that doesn’t mean it provides nothing beyond a feast for the eyes. This phytonutrient has some impressive benefits with regard to men’s…