Lycopene: what it is, what it is for and in what foods you can find it
Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment responsible for the red-orange color of some foods, such as tomatoes, papaya, guava and watermelon, for example. This substance has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals, preventing oxidative stress. Therefore, consuming foods rich in lycopene on a regular basis could help […]
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