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:
- Macular
Degeneration*
- Cataracts*
- Cardiovascular
Disease*
- Preeclampsia*
- 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.*
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diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As always, consult your physician
before taking any and all supplements. LifeSource Vitamins. Individual results
may vary.
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