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May lower the risk of prostate cancer
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lycopene
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer
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Lycopene from the neo-Latin lycopersicum , the tomato species, is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots , watermelons , gac , and papayas , although not ...
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n. (context organic compound English) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.
Usage examples of lycopene.
After all, lycopene, the pigment that makes tomatoes red, has been shown to be a potent cancer-fighter.
They contain folate, lycopene, and other nutrients to keep arteries young.
The extra fat also has another advantage: It helps absorb fat-soluble nutrients like the lycopene in tomatoes.
While the key ingredient may be the folate, some believe the cancer fighter comes in the form of lycopene, a substance found in tomato products.
Lycopene, folate, and perhaps selenium, found in tomato products and garlic have anticancer properties.