They added that this substance improves bone health and acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from many diseases, including heart disease, and also contributes to the treatment of infertility in men.
According to what was reported by the “only my health” website, which specializes in health and nutritional affairs, according to researchers and doctors, the benefits of lycopene are as follows:
1. Bone health: There is growing evidence that lycopene can help maintain bone strength, the researchers said, as they discovered that the substance alters the activity of several genes that support bone density, giving bones strength.
2. Cardiovascular health: According to researchers, the antioxidant properties of lycopene support heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
3. Treat infertility: Lycopene has been shown to increase sperm count by up to 70%. Lycopene’s antioxidant qualities may help improve sperm quality. This chemical also reduces the chance of prostate cancer.
4. Delaying skin aging: Researchers have indicated that lycopene helps slow down natural aging and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. A study showed that the carotenoids found in both skin and plasma are lycopene and beta-carotene, which explains why they are commonly used in skin care products.
5. Helps Heal Sunburn Lycopene has been shown in studies to protect against superficial redness of the skin caused by UV rays. Lycopene is an antioxidant that is effective in scavenging free radicals.