Tomato extract

Product name :Lycopene 5%                                                 CAS NO. :502-65-8

Packing size:25kg/Drum

Other specification:6%,10%,20%

Extracted:Tomato Extract

Delivery:Prompt

Molecular formula:  C₄₀H₅₆

It has a structure that consists of a long chain of conjugated double bonds, with two open end rings. The structure lycopene is the longest of all carotenoids.

Distribution:

Lycopene is the red pigement of ripe tomatoes.Tomatoes contribute over 85% of the lycopene intake by women (Chug-Ahuja, 1993).

Health Benefits of Lycopene:

Lycopene is also found in guava, pink grapefruit, red oranges and watermelon Lycopene is a very efficient antioxidant, which can neutralize oxygen derived free radicals.

Anti-cancer:

There are numerous studies about the effect of lycopene on cancer and prostate cancer in particular. Lycopene also shows anti-mutagenic action against chemically induced DNA damage.

Antibacterial and antifungal:

Lycopene possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties. Lycopene can help to reduce inflammation of the gums and can help to fight infections of Candida albicans.

Diabetes:

Diabetes patients may suffer from complications as vascular disease, diabetic neuropathies or infections. Lycopene helps to protect diabetes patients against cardiovascular disease and may improve the immune response.

Antioxidant

Lycopene has a structure similar to that of the well-known antioxidant beta-carotene, but its antioxidantactivity is much stronger. Treatment of cells will lycopene protects cells against DNA damage and lipid peroxidation.

Arteriosclerosis

Lycopene inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces the production of foam cells which play an important role in the development of arteriosclerosis. Lycopene helps to prevent arteriosclerosis by reducing inflammatory agents in rats increased risk of venous thrombosis.

Antitoxic

In laboratory conditions, lycopene shows antitoxic properties against many toxins such as aflatoxin, cyclosporine and cadmium.

Specification: Lycopene 5%