NUTRITIONAL
VALUES:
INGREDIENTS:
Total Tomato Lycopene Extract Powder, Vegetable Cellulose,
DiCalcium Phosphate, Sodium Starch Glycollate, Magnesium
Stearate, Silica.
NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Each three tablets provide:
Total Tomato Lycopenes…………………..…………..9mg
Equivalent of raw tomatoes………………………….375g
INTAKE:
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day. Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place. Completely vegetarian.
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LYCOPENE - THE POTENT ANTIOXIDANT FROM TOMATOES
THAT WEIGHS IN AGAINST CANCERS AND HEART DISEASE
Tomatoes, almost exclusively, contain one of the world's
most powerful antioxidants - lycopene - the valuable "new"
role player in helping to protect the body against certain
cancers, heart disease and other serious illnesses. According
to the newest scientific studies, lycopene is shown to be
an efficient factor in reducing the risk.
INTERNAL
BODYGUARDS
Antioxidants such as lycopene are the internal bodyguards
that protect our cells from the oxidised molecules that
damage the cell membranes and attack the DNA. The damaging
effects of the free radicals - the name given to these extremely
harmful, electron-greedy molecules is known as "oxidative
stress". It is thought to be a trigger in the development
of cancer and artery damage, inflammation and premature
ageing.
LIFESTYLE
FACTORS
Free radicals are naturally produced by the body during
metabolism. However, their formation can be greatly influenced
by infection, disease and lifestyle factors such as smoking,
exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. They
are to be found everywhere, in exhaust fumes, smog, sunlight,
burnt foods, braaied and fried foods. It would seem that
the ability to stay clear of many serious illnesses may
depend on the high level intake of protective free-radical
fighting antioxidants such as lycopene.
ANTI-CORONARY,
ANTI-CANCER
Lycopene, one of the family of pigments called carotenoids
(a close relation of beta carotene) is the deep red that
gives tomatoes their vivid colouring. It is also a proven
antioxidant that researchers, today believe may lower the
risk of certain diseases including heart disease and various
forms of cancer, including prostate and colon. Men with
a high concentration of lycopene in their fat tissues appear
to have a lowered risk of heart attacks. University of Illinois
studies indicate that women with highest lycopene levels
had a five times lower risk of developing signs of cervical
cancer than women with lowest levels.
HEAT
RELEASED
Studies also show that the lycopene found in tomatoes is
converted by the temperature changes involved in processing
to become more easily absorbed by the body. The lycopene
pigment found in raw tomatoes is too tightly bound by the
fruit's proteins to be easily absorbed. While lycopene is
found in moderate quantities in watermelon and red grapefruit,
and in minor quantities in guava, rosehip, lobster and crab,
the principal source is from tomatoes which yield 85% of
the dietary lycopene produced.
ITALIAN
CUISINE
It would seem that the regular intake of traditional pastas
and pizzas accompanied by tomato-based sauces may be inversely
associated with the risk of cancer of the digestive tract
among Italian people. According to a University of Milan
report, people who daily consumed at least one serving of
a tomato-based meal had a 50% less chance of developing
digestive tract cancer than those who didn't eat tomatoes.
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
In Toronto, researchers concluded that the regular daily
intake of at least 40mg of lycopene was enough to reduce
low-density lipoprotein oxidation. High oxidation is associated
with greater risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart
disease. Other effects of free radicals include joint and
nervous system deterioration. Lycopene, once absorbed by
the body helps to protect and repair damaged cells. It's
concentration in body tissues appears to be higher than
ALL the other carotenoids. It is stored in the liver, lungs,
prostate, colon, testes, adrenal gland and skin.
SKIN
PROTECTION
There is growing evidence that carotenoids, like beta carotene
and tomato lycopene, when taken internally, may help to
protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun. The
human body does not produce lycopene on it's own, so it
is important to be conscious of eating a lycopene-rich diet.
Heat processed, tomato-based foods, particularly those containing
a small amount of oil are better than raw tomato products
and fruits. For those who do not get enough dietary lycopene,
it is important to take an all-natural tomato lycopene supplement.
The research information published is done so in the public's
Interest and does not constitute any medical claim for any
product of any nature whatsoever..
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