Lycopene is a non-oxygenated carotenoid, mainly found in the ripe fruits of tomatoes of the Solanaceae family, is the main pigment of tomatoes, but also one of the strongest antioxidants found in nature, scavenging free radicals is far more effective than the other carotenoids and vitamin E, which can be an effective prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases due to aging, immune system decline.

The regular consumption of lycopene has certain health benefits.

Effective 1: protect the prostate, sexual function

We all know that tomatoes are rich in lycopene, and lycopene has a very powerful antioxidant capacity, when the body absorbs the aggregation of the prostate, adrenal glands and other parts of the prostate, to promote the prostate secretion of fluid, maintenance of male ejaculation function. In addition, the consumption of tomatoes can also achieve the effect of diuretic, it is recommended that patients suffering from nephritis to eat more.

Effects 2: stomach digestion, laxative

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, but also rich in malic acid, citric acid and other organic acids, these organic acids can promote gastric juice secretion, the digestion of fats and proteins. The increase in the concentration of gastric acid is conducive to the adjustment of gastrointestinal function, which can help the recovery of gastrointestinal diseases. In addition, the fruit acids and cellulose contained in the digestive, laxative effect, the efficacy of the prevention and treatment of constipation is also good