Lycopene

Lycopene is a naturally occurring chemical - pigment- carotenoid that gives fruits and vegetables red color. Lycopene is found in watermelons, pink grapefruits, apricots, and pink guavas. It is found in particularly high amounts in tomatoes and tomato products. Lycopene is used for preventing heart diseases, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosos) and cancer of the prostate, breast, lung, bladder, ovaries, colon, and pancreas. Lycopene is also used for treating human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, which is a major cause of uterine cancer. Some people also use Lycopene for cataracts and asthma. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage.