1. Anti-aging lycopene is not only an important natural food colorant in today's industry, but also a strong antioxidant. Supplementing lycopene to the human body can help the body resist various degenerative diseases caused by free radicals. The metabolism of human body will constantly produce oxygen free radicals, and air pollution, drugs, sunlight and radiation will also produce oxygen free radicals in the body. The anti-free radical system in human body will decline with age. When the amount of oxygen free radicals suddenly increases or the amount of antioxidant system in the body is insufficient, oxygen free radicals cannot be completely eliminated. The fusion of oxygen free radicals and cellular macromolecules in vivo will make the skin lose elasticity, luster and wrinkles, thus making the skin aging. Therefore, we need to supplement lycopene to resist aging, strengthen the immune system and reduce the occurrence of diseases. Lycopene can also reduce macular degeneration and pigmentation.
2. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The degradation caused by free radicals is the number one culprit of cardiovascular diseases. Because lycopene has a strong antioxidant effect, it can effectively alleviate and prevent cardiovascular diseases and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer lycopene can effectively eliminate free radicals in the body, prevent and repair cell damage, and inhibit DNA oxidation, thus reducing the incidence of cancer. Lycopene also has biochemical functions such as cell growth regulation and intercellular information induction. It can induce cell connection and communication, ensure the transmission of normal growth control signals between cells, regulate the proliferation of tumor cells and play an anti-cancer role. Studies have shown that lycopene can effectively prevent prostate cancer, digestive tract cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, uterine cancer, skin cancer and so on.
4, sun protection, prevent skin collagen from being destroyed Collagen is a strong fiber to keep skin firm and elastic, ultraviolet radiation can degrade collagen, and DNA damage can also lead to cancer. Lycopene can not only prevent ultraviolet absorption, but also prevent the destruction of DNA and collagen.
5, slow down aging, prolong life Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamin C, which can effectively help us whiten skin, slow down skin aging and inhibit the formation of various spots. Another study shows that lycopene can not only delay aging, but also help to prolong life.
6. Anti-inflammatory effect Anti-inflammatory effect is similar to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in many aspects. The principle of its anti-inflammatory effect may be related to its anti-mediator characteristics. In isolated guinea pig ileum, lycopene can antagonize the contraction reaction induced by histamine, acetylcholine, bradykinin and barium chloride.
Precautions for eating:
1. Lycopene can only be absorbed by human body under the condition of heating or oil. In particular, heating is particularly beneficial to increase the absorption of lycopene. Because the cell wall of tomato is destroyed after heating, lycopene can be fully released. Tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomato sauce and other tomato products are all heated, which can greatly improve the absorption and utilization rate of lycopene by human body.
2. Lycopene is sensitive to oxidation and will be lost in the sun. Therefore, when tomato products are stored, they should be kept away from light and oxygen as much as possible and placed in a cool place. When cooking, it should also be noted that tomatoes or tomato products cannot be fried, otherwise lycopene will be destroyed in large quantities.
3. If eaten raw, there is almost no loss of some nutrients in tomatoes. A variety of fruit acids contained in tomatoes have a protective effect on vitamin C, so burning tomatoes with other dishes can stimulate appetite and help digestion.
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The efficacy can be estimated. Add one. Lycopene is said to be anti-forefront.