Researchers at the University of Florida have found an inexpensive way to extract the antioxidant lycopene from tomatoes, a technology that could turn a mountain of discarded produce into a marketable ...

Lycopene: ‘The Tomato Vitamin’ Lycopene, an antioxidant that occurs abundantly in plants, is known as a potential mitigating agent for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Lycopene is one of many ...

New research suggests that lycopene, found in tomatoes and other red fruits, may help lower cancer risk—especially lung cancer. But is it the key to prevention or just part of a bigger health puzzle?

There is a very special and powerful substance hiding within the fibers of fruits and veggies. This naturally occurring substance is lycopene, a type of pigment called a carotenoid giving fruits and ...

Fresh tomatoes aren’t the only food high in lycopene. Here are 4 other foods with ample amounts of this antioxidant. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Tomatoes are the most popular source of ...

‘Orange Fleshed Purple Smudge’ tomatoes are rich in lycopene. Tomatoes have made news in recent years because they’re rich in lycopene, a heart-healthy antioxidant that scientists say may also help ...

Ever since scientists announced that tomatoes could boost defenses against cancer, particularly of the prostate, people have been diligently throwing tomatoes in salads or digging into dishes made ...

Lycopene is a plant nutrient that gives fruits like tomatoes and grapefruit their color. It has been linked to improved heart health, sunburn prevention, and protection against certain cancers.

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. 3/5 experts say yes. At 30,000 feet, tomato juice is almost as popular as beer, the top-selling beverage. But its health ...