Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment responsible for the red colour of tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. It is the most potent singlet oxygen quencher among all natural carotenoids — twice as effective as beta-carotene. Lycopene accumulates preferentially in the prostate gland and skin, with strong epidemiological and clinical evidence for prostate health protection and UV-induced skin damage prevention.
Applications:
- Men’s prostate health and BPH prevention formulations
- Skin photoprotection and UV defence supplements
- Cardiovascular antioxidant formulations
- Natural red food colouring for functional foods and beverages
Key Features & Benefits:
- Most potent natural singlet oxygen quencher — 2x beta-carotene
- Accumulates in prostate — clinically linked to prostate health
- Reduces UV-induced skin oxidative damage
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Available in 5%, 10% standardised and oleoresin forms
