LYCOPENE

Lycopene is a member of a family of nutrients called carotenoids, and is a highly effective antioxidant with specific protective benefits for body tissues, especially the prostate. The extremely beneficial effects of lycopene are due to its powerful antioxidant activity, because it is a more effective antioxidant than even beta-carotene and vitamin E. The reason is that the red molecule of lycopene captures oxygen 100 times more strongly than other antioxidants. This makes it one of the greatest preventive potential against malignant formations and their cells, because it has a great ability to neutralize free radicals - highly reactive compounds that can damage cell membranes and DNA.