Researchers at the University of Florida have found an inexpensive way to extract the antioxidant lycopene from tomatoes, a technology that could turn a mountain of discarded produce into a marketable ...

Lycopene, a natural plant extract, reduced depression-related impairments in the hippocampus and alleviated depressive-like behaviors in mice. The findings were published in Food Science and Nutrition ...

Emerging evidence suggests that lycopene—a natural plant extract—may have antidepressant properties. New research in Food Science & Nutrition reveals the mechanisms behind its antidepressant effects.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Epidemiological studies have shown that high serum levels of insulin-like growth factor-I are associated with an increased risk of colon and ...

Lycopene is a phytonutrient found chiefly in tomatoes. The compound is an antioxidant that comes loaded with a bevy of health benefiting properties. Although, lycopene is essentially a pigment ...

If you know someone whose New Year’s resolution is to quit smoking, a new finding may deter them from doing so. A recent study conducted by Cornell University found that lycopene and grape seed ...

Israeli lycopene expert LycoRed says it has seen a surge in demand for its tomato-based natural color Tomat-O-Red as a growing number of manufacturers follow Starbucks’ lead and seek a replacement for ...

Lycopene is a natural compound found in many foods, from pizza sauce and ketchup to watermelons and grapefruits. It’s a chemical called a carotenoid, which are natural pigments that give color to ...

A substance found in tomatoes relieves impairment of blood vessels, which may explain why people who eat a Mediterranean diet have a notably reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, according to a ...

Many natural products have desirable health-enhancing properties, such as free radical scavenging. Free radicals are by-products of normal cell metabolism that cause damage and malfunction by ...

Objective: This study seeks to verify whether the regular consumption of small amounts of tomato products can protect lymphocyte DNA and lipids from oxidative damage. Design: Standardized dietary ...