What the health benefits of lycopene for women?
Lycopene, the ingredient that make tomatoes and watermelon look red and grapefruits look pink, is a potent anti-oxidant, and has protective effects against both cardiovascular disease and cancer. These are the two biggest killers of women. (Click on the first link below.) Lycopene can be found in greatest abundance in sun-dried tomatoes and tomato products: paste, sauce, soup, ketchup, etc. The processing of the tomatoes induces chemical reactions which release more lycopene than unprocessed tomatoes. Please go to the second source below to find a pretty complete list of which foods are richest in lycopene. Watermelon and pink grapefruit are outstanding examples, but nothing beats sun-dried tomatoes for lycopene content. Getting back to your question once again, regular consumption of lycopene benefits women as much as men. It helps your body eliminate potential cancers, protects the entire cardiovascular system with its ability to scavenge free radicals. Your heart and lungs are the c
