lycopene
Red fruit pigment
Lycopene is a red pigment found in tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, and other red fruits.
It belongs to the carotenoid family of compounds and acts as an antioxidant.
Lycopene has been studied for potential health benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of certain cancers and heart disease, though evidence remains mixed.
Cooking tomatoes increases lycopene's bioavailability.
Primary color, warm
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
- beta-caroteneOrange plant pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
Red culinary fruit
- watermelonVine fruit with red flesh
- guavaTropical pink-fleshed fruit
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
- rosehipSeed vessel of certain flowers
apricot · persimmon · ketchup · marinara · salsa · shakshuka · gazpacho
Plant-derived color compound
- terpenoidIsoprene-derived organic compound
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
Fraction reaching active circulation
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- dietaryOf food consumption
- supplementSomething added to complete
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
Male reproductive gland
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cardioprotectiveSafeguarding cardiac tissue
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- catalasePeroxide-degrading enzyme
red
Primary color, warm
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
- beta-caroteneOrange plant pigment
tomato
Red culinary fruit
- watermelonVine fruit with red flesh
- guavaTropical pink-fleshed fruit
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
rosehip · apricot · persimmon · ketchup · marinara · salsa · shakshuka · gazpacho
carotenoid
Plant-derived color compound
- terpenoidIsoprene-derived organic compound
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
bioavailability
Fraction reaching active circulation
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- dietaryOf food consumption
- supplementSomething added to complete
prostate
Male reproductive gland
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- inflammationProtective tissue response
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cardioprotectiveSafeguarding cardiac tissue
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- Antioxidantsantioxidants, antioxidant, vitamin C, vitamin E, catalase
- Food Colorantscarmine, annatto, beet red, natural color, artificial colors
- Fruit Nutrientsvitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium
- Bioactivesphytochemicals, polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, antioxidants