How can vulnerable populations be protected from misleading information about lycopene?

It seems that many of its documented health benefits at this time are attributed primarily to its powerful antioxidant activity; in laboratory experiments ... Tomatoes produce the bioactive compounds lycopene and α-tomatine that are reported to have potential health-promoting effects in animals and humans. Lycopene has been demonstrated to mitigate oxidative stress-induced metabolic dysfunctions and diseases including inflammation, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. In summary, lutein and lycopene are two of the most prevalent carotenoids in the human diet and serum. The continuously emerging research on the health benefits ... Abstract. Tomato and tomato-based products are important source of many established nutrients and phytochemicals that may have health benefits. Lycopene is ... Jan 22, 2025 ... Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. Prima Publishing; 1996:27-29. New study shows processed tomato products are a better source of lycopene ... Feb 1, 2024 ... Lycopene has been linked to many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. Mar 11, 2025 ... A 2019 randomized controlled trial of 44 men with infertility found that a 25-milligram (mg) lycopene supplement not only improved sperm ... Sep 9, 2021 ... Studies have revealed regular consumption of lycopene to be beneficial for the heart, eyes, bones, skin, and cognitive health. Here we review evidence on the health benefits of plant-based foods that are rich in “Oleocanthal”, a polyphenol compound, and “lycopene”, a carotenoid in.