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Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated the beneficial health effects of tomatoes, tomato products and/or tomato phytonutrients. Many of these benefits have been attributed to the antioxidant and free radical quenching activity of the carotenoids (lycopene, beta-carotene, phytoene, phytofluene) and tocopherols (vitamin E) that occur naturally in tomatoes and tomato extract.
Antioxidants "neutralize", or render harmless, oxygen free radical molecules. These are highly reactive toxic by-products of bio-chemical reactions that occur both as a part of normal cell metabolism and when our bodies are exposed to smoking, pollution and other damaging environmental influences. As long as we are alive, eating and breathing in a polluted world our bodies will have to contend with free radicals and we will need antioxidants to help to reduce the impact and minimize the damage they cause when their numbers become too great.
Free radicals can cause damage both to the structure and to the function of cell membranes, DNA and proteins. This damage has been linked to the onset of many degenerative diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration as well as to premature aging. A diet rich in carotenoids and tocopherols, like those found naturally in LYC-O-MATO® tomato extract, gives front line support to the antioxidant system as it protects our cells from free radical attack and supports a healthy immune system. LYC-O-MATO® is clinically proven to support prostate, heart and skin health.
Research shows that the bioavailability of the phytonutrients in the tomato is increased by the processing of the tomato and by the presence of oil. LYC-O-MATO® tomato extract contains lycopene and other tomato phytonutrients that have been released from the cell tissue during the extraction process and are present in a natural tomato oil base. This combination of processing and dispersion in tomato oil accounts for the high bioavailability of lycopene and the resultant accessibility of health benefits. Human clinical trials with LYC-O-MATO® have demonstrated both these health benefits and its safety.
LYC-O-MATO® is a registered trademark of LycoRed Natural Products Limited
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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