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. 2017 Dec;14(3):311-318.

doi: 10.4274/tjps.43043. Epub 2017 Nov 20.

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Lycopene: Is it Beneficial to Human Health as an Antioxidant?

Merve Bacanli et al. Turk J Pharm Sci. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

It is well known that free oxygen radicals play an important role in the pathogenesis of several chronic disorders. Antioxidants are known as potential scavengers of reactive oxygen species that can protect biologic membranes against oxidative damage. Recent interest in phytochemicals has increased because of their protective effects against free oxygen radicals. Lycopene, which belongs to the carotenoid family, is the most effective singlet oxygen scavenger in vitro of all the carotenoids. Foods that contain lycopene and related supplements have been reported to prevent chronic diseases including cancer, asthma, and cardiovascular disorders. The aim of the article was to give a brief review of the antioxidant properties and beneficial health effects of lycopene.

Keywords: Lycopene; antioxidant; health effects.

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