Are you getting enough Lycopene?

Lycopene is a carotenoid present in human serum and skin as well as the liver, adrenal glands, lungs, prostate and colon. Lycopene has been found to possess antioxidant and antiproliferative properties in animal and laboratory studies.

Where could lycopene help you?
1. Antioxidant
2. Eyes- goes on to make Lutein and zeothantin for retina
3. Beta carotene made from lytopeine
4. Skin/ hair/nails
5. Prostate Disease BPH
6. Cancer prevention
7. Gastro intestinal disorders

Where do you get Lycopene?
1. Raw Tomato 9-42
2. Tomato juice 86-100
3. Tomato Sauce 63-131
4. Tomato ketchup 124
5. Watermelon 23-72
6. Pink grapefruit 4-34
7. Papaya 20-53

Avoid:
1. Allergic to tomatos
2. Beware of Night Shade vegetables tomatos, potatos,eggplant, peppers, chilies. They may flare arthritis.,

Your take away:
1. Lycopene part of balanced diet of anti oxidants.
2. Tomato juice or paste is better source.
3. Make a choice to use paste or juice in your diet 2-3x/week.