Envision a world where an ordinary part of your daily diet acts as a robust protector against one of humanity's most ...

Lycopene, a natural plant extract, reduced depression-related impairments in the hippocampus and alleviated depressive-like behaviors in mice. The findings were published in Food Science and Nutrition ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Forget the attack of the killer tomato, this is the attack of the healthy tomato: A team of scientists has developed a tomato that contains as much as three and a half times ...

Lycopene is a natural compound found in many foods, from pizza sauce and ketchup to watermelons and grapefruits. It’s a chemical called a carotenoid, which are natural pigments that give color to ...

Most clinical research dealing with lycopene has used tomatoes as the food source but US Agricultural Research Service scientists at the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory (SCARL) in Lane, ...

Lycopene is a plant nutrient that gives fruits like tomatoes and grapefruit their color. It has been linked to improved heart health, sunburn prevention, and protection against certain cancers.

Tomatoes have proven cancer-fighting properties, but new research shows that eating them with certain foods can destroy this effect. Earlier this month, results from a study conducted by a team at ...

Overview: Lycopene is a nutrient found in tomatoes and other reddish-colored fruits. It is available over the counter as a supplement and seems to be well tolerated. Lycopene is commonly used for ...

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) ...