What is Lycopene Powder?

Lycopene powder is an organic pigment called a carotenoid. It is related to beta-carotene, which gives some vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, their red color.

Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage. It is found in tomatoes, watermelons, red oranges, pink grapefruits, apricots, rose hips and guava. Lycopene is used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.
 

Main Benefits

1. Lycopene and Cancer

Studies have shown that lycopene powder is high in antioxidants, so it can protect against cancer, stopping it from growing and building up enzymes in the body that help break down carcinogens. Consumption of all fruits and vegetables improves cancer prevention, not just lycopene.

2. Heart Health

Studies have found that, in addition to its antioxidant properties, lycopene can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol while raising HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Higher levels of lycopene, heart attack, blocked or blocked arteries, lower blood pressure and lower risk of other cardiovascular disease have been linked.

3. Stroke Prevention

Research suggests that lycopene may help prevent strokes, especially those caused by blood clots. Because lycopene, in addition to reducing inflammation, can also raise cholesterol levels, two factors that may contribute to stroke.

4. Prevent UV damage

Lycopene and other carotenoids also protect against sun-induced UV damage, reducing burns and irritation from the sun's rays. However, it is important to note that lycopene is not a substitute for SPF.

Possible Side Effects:

1. The skin turns orange

Regular consumption of lycopene is safe for everyone, but consuming too much lycopene can lead to a condition called lycopeneemia, an orange or red discoloration of the skin that returns when you stop consuming it .

2. Pregnant women are prohibited

Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it, as studies have found that taking lycopene daily increases the risk of premature birth.

3. Further risks

Lycopene powder may also increase the risk of bleeding when taking aspirin, anticoagulants (blood thinners), antiplatelet drugs, and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen.

4. Bone loss

Avoid mixing with herbs and herbs for asthma, cancer, anti-inflammatory, cholesterol lowering, fertility herbs, supplements and herbs for heart, stomach or lung disease, immune system, nervous system, and herbs and supplements that help prevent bone loss .

5. Reduce intestinal absorption, excessive drinking is prohibited

Beta-carotene, calcium, and lutein, when taken with lycopene, may reduce the amount of lycopene absorbed in the gut. Excessive drinking over a long period of time may also cause lycopene side effects, reducing its effectiveness in preventing disease.

Application

1. Applied in food field, lycopene powder is mainly used as food additives for colorant and health care;

2. Applied in cosmetic field, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection;

3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is made into capsule.