noun
- Plural of lycopene; red or orange pigments found in plants, especially tomatoes, that act as antioxidants in the body.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or amounts; Common in nutritional and scientific contexts
Examples
- Tomatoes are rich in lycopenes, which give them their red color.
- Studies show that lycopenes may help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
- The lycopenes in watermelon and pink grapefruit provide similar health benefits.
- Cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of lycopenes in the body.
- A diet high in lycopenes is associated with better cardiovascular health.