noun
- a red pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits that acts as an antioxidant
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Lycopene gives tomatoes their characteristic red color.
- Studies suggest that lycopene may help protect against certain types of cancer.
- Cooked tomatoes contain more bioavailable lycopene than raw ones.
- Watermelon and pink grapefruit are also good sources of lycopene.
- The supplement contained concentrated lycopene extract.
- Researchers are investigating lycopene’s potential health benefits.