English Views: 3 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2021-09-22 Origin: Site
Lycopene is a red pigment component, contained in a group of natural pigments called carotenoids (carotenoids), found in vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. The carotenoid (carotenoid) pigment to which lycopene belongs is considered to have an antioxidant effect, among which lycopene has a strong antioxidant effect.
Lycopene can inhibit bad cholesterol from being oxidized to avoid thrombosis. The blood in our blood vessels helps transport all kinds of nutrients and oxygen. These substances help the cells of the whole body to keep active. If the circulation is blocked, it will lead to a decline in immunity and cause various diseases.
The typical symptom that causes our poor circulation is blood clots. The formation of thrombus is caused by the precipitation of a large amount of fat and oxides in the blood vessels. The most typical case is that blood clots formed by oxidation of cholesterol block the blood vessels. However, lycopene has good antioxidant properties. Lycopene can prevent cholesterol oxidation in the blood and avoid precipitation to maintain blood circulation. Good antioxidant properties can also keep the body young.
The antioxidant properties of lycopene also have a certain effect on preventing various chronic diseases in life. The causes of chronic diseases are closely related to bad lifestyle habits, such as arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure and diabetes. Many of them are caused by excessive free radicals that do not pay attention to antioxidants.
Arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure are disease states caused by abnormal blood and blood vessels. These causes are probably caused by the increase of active oxygen and the precipitation of bad cholesterol in the blood vessels. Excessive active oxygen in the body can cause various dysfunctions of cells and organs, and cause corresponding diseases. Lycopene can improve this situation well and synthesize the excess active oxygen in our body.
Lycopene maintains the efficiency of circulation throughout the body, allowing various organs and cells to receive adequate nutrition. Cells and organs maintain good metabolic capacity under adequate nutrition. Metabolic capacity represents a person's consumption capacity. The higher the consumption capacity, the more fat the body naturally breaks down.
At the same time, lycopene can also prevent fat cells from increasing. The fewer fat cells, the weaker the body's ability to store fat.
Lycopene is also deeply involved in the generation and maintenance of beautiful skin. In addition to affecting blood vessels, free radicals in the body can also alienate the body's collagen. Once collagen is damaged by free radicals, sagging, spots, wrinkles, etc. will appear. In addition, ultraviolet radiation will promote the precipitation of melanin. Therefore, proper intake of lycopene can maintain the skin's antioxidant effect and maintain skin whitening and health.
Lycopene and lutein are nutrients that prevent and improve vision. After diabetic retinopathy, the concentration of lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin will decrease. Appropriate supplementation of lycopene can inhibit this kind of Downward trend.
