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What is Lycopene

Lycopene is a carotenoid found in plant foods and a red pigment. Dark red needle-like crystal, soluble in chloroform, benzene and oil, but insoluble in water. It is unstable to light and oxygen and turns brown when exposed to iron. Molecular formula C40H56, relative molecular mass 536.85. There are 11 conjugated double bonds and 2 non-conjugated double bonds in the molecular structure, forming a linear hydrocarbon. It has no physiological activity of vitamin A, but has strong antioxidant function. The content is higher in mature red plant fruits, especially tomatoes, carrots, watermelons, papayas and guavas.

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Feature of Lycopene

It can deeply remove vascular waste, regulate plasma cholesterol concentration, protect low-density lipoprotein (LDL) from oxidation, repair and improve oxidized cells, promote the formation of intercellular colloids, and enhance the flexibility of blood vessels. A survey study showed that serum lycopene concentration was negatively correlated with the incidence of cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage.

Applications of  Lycopene

1. Protect eyesight: It is a kind of carotenoid. Carotenoids have a certain significance in protecting eyesight.
2. Antioxidant: It is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant properties. It has strong antioxidant activity and the ability to scavenge free radicals inside and outside the body.
3. Protect the skin: It can effectively inhibit and remove free radicals, reduce the damage to the skin from external radiation and ultraviolet rays, and protect the skin.

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