What are the effects and functions of lycopene

The role of lycopene

Lycopene has strong antioxidant activity. In fact, the name lycopene comes from tomatoes, which belong to the genus Lycopersicon in the Solanaceae family. Lycopene has the following effects:

First, lycopene is not only an important natural food colorant in today's industry, but more importantly, it is a strong antioxidant. Supplementing lycopene can resist aging, strengthen the immune system, and reduce the occurrence of diseases. Lycopene can also reduce the degeneration of the macula of the eyes and reduce the deposition of pigmentation.

Pharmacological effects of lycopene

Lycopene has strong antioxidant activity. In fact, the name of lycopene comes from tomatoes, which belong to the genus Lycopersicon of the Solanaceae family. Tomatoes are the richest food source of lycopene. Lycopene has the following pharmacological effects:

toxicity

Tomatine is very toxic. No toxic reaction was found even after oral administration of a large dose and for a long time, which may be due to the low absorption. Subcutaneous injection can cause local necrosis. Its ointment (for fungal diseases) is non-irritating when applied to the skin, but may be irritating to the mucous membrane. Intravenous injection to rats or rabbits can cause a sudden and short-term drop in blood pressure, with no effect on heart rate. Both in vivo and in vitro tests can cause hemolysis.

Other knowledge

[Maintain sexual function]: Lycopene has a unique antioxidant capacity, which can remove free radicals, protect cells, prevent DNA and genes from being damaged, and prevent the progression of cancer. After absorption, it accumulates in the prostate, adrenal glands, etc., promoting the secretion of prostatic fluid, which can maintain ejaculation function; tomatoes are juicy and can be diuretic, so they are also suitable for patients with nephritis. Eating more tomatoes can stimulate sexual desire and passion for women. In addition to preventing prostate cancer, tomatoes can also effectively reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, laryngeal cancer, oral cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and other cancers.