Lycopene
Lycopene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment, which is found in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, apricots, red oranges, papaya, watermelon, rosehips, gac and guava.
Lycopene is not merely a pigment. It is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to neutralize free radicals, especially those derived from oxygen, thereby conferring protection against prostate cancer, breast cancer, atherosclerosis, and associated coronary artery disease.
In addition, preliminary research suggests lycopene may reduce the risk of macular degenerative disease, serum lipid oxidation, and cancers of the lung, bladder, cervix, and skin.
