What is Lycopene?
Lycopene belongs to the isoprene compounds. It is a kind of carotenoids and natural Pigment widely used in Food Additives, mainly exists in the ripe fruit of tomato. It is one of the strongest antioxidants found in natural plants. Its antioxidant capacity is 3.2 times higher than that of beta-Carotene and is 100 times higher than that of Vitamin E. It can effectively prevent and cure all kinds of diseases caused by aging and decreased immunity. Lycopene has the superior physiological function. It not only has the anti-cancer effect, but also prevents cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis and other adult diseases. And then, it strengthens the human immune system and delays the aging and is a promising new functional natural pigment.
Function
1. Prevent and suppress cancer
2.Protect your cardiovascular system
3. Anti-ultraviolet radiation function
4. Inhibit mutagenesis: anticancer effect.
5. Delay aging and enhance immunity.
6.Improve skin allergies.
7.Improve all kinds of discomfort caused by the destruction of mucosal tissues in the body.
8.Strong antialcoholism effect.
9.Prevent osteoporosis, lower blood pressure and reduce exercise-induced asthma.
10.Prevent and improve urinary diseases, such as prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis, improving the quality of male sperm and reduce the risk of infertility.
Application
1. Health care products: CFDA has proved that there are 31 kinds of health care products with lycopene. These health care products are mainly used for anti-oxidation,
Anti-Aging, immunity enhancement and lipid regulation, such as tablets, oil agent and capsules.
2. The cosmetics
According to GNPD data, there are 81 new skin care products containing lycopene, such as lycopene
Moisturizing lotion and lycopene whitening essence smear needles, which have whitening and anti-aging effects.
3. Food and beverage
GNPD data showed 20 new products: breads, breakfast cereals, processed meats, fish and eggs, dairy products, chocolate and confectionery, sauces and seasonings, desserts and ice cream.
Product Categories : Food Additives > Pigment
