Lycopene
Lycopene Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Lycopene is a naturally occuring red carotenoid pigment that is responsible in red to pink colors seen in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and other foods . Having a chemical formula of C40H56, lycopene is a tetraterpene assembled from eight isoprene units that are solely composed of carbon and hydrogen. Lycophene may undergo extensive isomerization that allows 1056 theoretical cis-trans configurations; however the all-trans configuration of lycopene is the most predominant isomer found in foods that gives the red hue. Lycopene is a non-essential human nutrient that is classified as a non-provitamin A carotenoid pigment since it lacks a terminal beta ionone ring and does not mediate vitamin A activity. However lycophene is a potent antioxidant molecule that scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) singlet oxygen. Tomato lycopene extract is used as a color additive in food products.
| Trade Name | Lycopene |
| Generic | Lycopene |
| Type | |
| Formula | C40H56 |
| Weight | Average: 536.888 Monoisotopic: 536.438201803 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Lycopene is an ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins.
Lycopene is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Nutritional supplementation
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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