Lycopene
Cross-source consensus on Lycopene from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment responsible for the red color in tomatoes and is their primary anti-cancer compound. — 7 Fruits That Destroy Cancer
- Cooking tomatoes into sauce, paste, or soup significantly increases lycopene bioavailability by breaking down cell walls. — 7 Fruits That Destroy Cancer
- Lycopene is associated in research with reduced risk of prostate cancer in particular. — 7 Fruits That Destroy Cancer
- Different tomato varieties contain distinct phytonutrient profiles corresponding to their pigment color. — 7 Fruits That Destroy Cancer