Pesticide-free--Tomato P.E Powder / Lycopene 20% HPLC

Lycopene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits & vegetables, such as,GAC, red carrots, watermelons and papayas (but not strawberries or cherries). Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity.

In plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms, lycopene is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of many carotenoids, including beta carotene, responsible for yellow, orange or red pigmentation, photosynthesis, and photo-protection. Structurally, it is a tetraterpene assembled from eight isoprene units, composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen, and is insoluble in water.

Lycopene is not an essential nutrient for humans, but is commonly found in the diet, mainly from dishes prepared with tomato sauce. When absorbed from the stomach, lycopene is transported in the blood by various lipoproteins and accumulates in the liver, adrenal glands, and testes.

The related carotenoid antioxidant, beta-carotene, has been shown to increase the number of prostate cancer cases in a subset of patients, although this area of research remains controversial and ongoing.

Dosage

• No recommended daily allowance currently exists for Lycopene as for other nutrients, positive effects have been seen at dietary intake levels of 50-100 mg/day.

Features and Benefits:

• High purity: over 90%
• NO solvent - residual free
• Pesticide-free
• Crystalline Oleoresin Liquid or Dark Red Powder in appearance
• High anti-bacteria, and longer shelf life

Product Specifications:

 20% Lycopene HPLC