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How Can I Benefit From The Power Of Lycopene?

Live Longer With Lycopene

This lovely offering from Mother Nature is a member of the carotenoid family and is extremely rich in beta-carotene, as well as being a potent antioxidant - both powerful enemies of cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration. Studies have supported these findings and also uncovered an another impressive statistic, showing that lycopene supplementation (15 mg a day) boosted immune function in the elderly and increased natural killer cell activity by 28 percent in just 12 weeks.

At present, the recommended intake is 6.5 mg a day, which breaks down to a mere 1.5 serving per week. And, if you get tired of downing tomato-based food, you`ll be happy to know you can get a little lycopene from red peppers, watermelon and guavas. Lycopene can also be taken in tablet form.

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