Lycopene and tomatoes in human nutrition and health
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032095646
Date de publication :
30 juin 2021
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
312 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Lycopene is a potent antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables; particularly high amounts exist in red tomatoes. It is not an essential nutrient for humans but can be a potential agent for preventing some types of cancers. Recently there has been renewed interest in lycopene’s uses as an effective nutraceutical, playing roles in huma