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Some studies suggest that supplements containing lycopene may help prevent
macular degeneration, cataracts, and cardiovascular disease. Lycopene is a
powerful antioxidant carotenoid and the pigment that gives tomatoes,
watermelon, and pink grapefruit their characteristic red color. Clinical
studies have indicated that Lycopene works through a number of mechanisms
to support cardiovascular health and immune function. In addition,
epidemiological studies have determined that Lycopene may be particularly
important for the support of prostate health, as well as for the health of
the digestive tract and support their liver health while traveling abroad*
Benefits of Lycopene:
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Macular Degeneration*
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Cataracts*
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Cardiovascular Disease*
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Preeclampsia*
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Leukoplakia*
The best study of lycopene thus far evaluated its possible benefits for
pregnant women. Participants in this double-blind study of 251 women
received either placebo or 2 mg of lycopene twice daily. For reasons that
are not at all clear, use of lycopene appeared to reduce risk of
preeclampsia, a dangerous complication of pregnancy. In addition, use of
lycopene appeared to help prevent inadequate growth of the fetus. However
despite these promising results researchers are cautious about drawing
conclusions: several other nutritional substances have shown promise for
preventing preeclampsia in preliminary trials only to fail when larger and
more definitive studies were done.*
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Lycopene has also shown promise for leukoplakia, a precancerous condition
of the mouth and other mucous membranes. In a double-blind,
placebo-controlled study, 58 people with oral leukoplakia received either 8
mg oral lycopene daily, 4 mg daily, or placebo capsules for three months.
Participants were then followed for an additional two months. The results
indicated that lycopene in either dose was more effective than placebo for
reducing signs and symptoms of leukoplakia, and that 8 mg daily was more
effective than 4 mg.*
LifeSource Vitamins - Lycopene, shown helpful for: Macular Degeneration,
Cataracts, Cardiovascular Disease, Preeclampsia, Leukoplakia, and immune
function.*
Supplement Facts
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Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 60
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Amount per Serving:
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DV%
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Lycopene
(LYCO-O-MATO®) (From Natural Tomato Extract)
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15 mg
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* Percent Daily
Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Suggested Use: As a dietary
supplement, take one softgel daily, preferably with meals.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch,
yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, preservatives.
Other Ingredients: Softgel
(gelatin, Glycerin and water) Rice Bran Oil, medium chain triglycerides,
beeswax and silica.
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