Lycopene
Lycopene, found primarily in tomatoes, is a member of the carotenoid family—which includes beta-carotene and similar compounds found naturally in food—and has potent anti-oxidant capabilities.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Asthma | 30 mg daily |  [2 stars] Lycopene, an anti-oxidant found in tomatoes, helps reduce exercise-related asthma attacks. |
Prostate Cancer | For symptoms: 15 mg twice per day; for prevention: 4 mg twice per day | [2 stars] Supplementing with lycopene may help slow down aggressive growth of prostate cancer. |
Sunburn | Take 6 mg daily from a tomato extract during periods of high sun exposure | [2 stars] Studies have shown lycopene to be helpful in protecting the skin from sunburn. |
Atherosclerosis | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] The carotenoid lycopene, present in high amounts in tomatoes, may help prevent atherosclerosis. |
Immune Function | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Large amounts of the carotenoid lycopene have been shown to increase the activity of natural killer cells in the elderly. |
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