Lycopene is the most effective in
nutrilising free radicals. Lycopene is the photochemical that makes tomatoes
red.
Small amount of lycopene is
found in watermelon and pink grapefruit. But tomato juice and puree are the
best way to consume them.
Lycopene offers more cancer
protection than beta-kerotene. Perhaps as much as ten times more.
It also offer protection
against LDL cholesterol oxidation. So Lycopene is very good for protecting your
arteries and heart against plaque formation.
Many studies showed that man
who eat atleast ten servings a week of tomato based foods are up to 45% less
likely to prostate cancer and who have already developed, treatment with
lycopene may decrease tumor size and make the cancer less aggressive.
It helps prevent other cancers
as well including cancers of Lung, Stomach, Colon and breast in fact it can
reduce your overall risk of cancer by about 40%.
Person who had highest Lycopene
levels were half as likely to have a heart attack as those with lowest
levels.
It has a positive effect on
immune system also.