Description
Lycopene has been shown to play a vital role in maintaining cardiovascular health, including the function of the lining of arterial blood vessels (the endothelium), promoting a healthy inflammatory response and helping to maintain already-healthy blood pressure levels. 1-3
Studies show that greater lycopene consumption helps maintain prostate health, and also helps support normal cellular proliferation.4,5 And, lycopene has been shown to help support healthy insulin sensitivity and to encourage longevity.6,7
References:
1. PLoS One. 2014;9(6):e99070.
2. Front Pharmacol. 2018;9:521.
3. Food Chem. 2018;245:1148-1153.
4. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(33):e1260.
5. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2017;20(4):361-377.
6. Nutr Res. 2016;36(5):402-7.
7. Br J Nutr. 2016;115(7):1292-300.
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