How to Use lycopene in a Sentence

lycopene

noun
Definition of lycopenenext
  • The amount of lycopene in tomatoes can vary with the seasons and variety.
    — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, 30 June 2018
  • So the fat found in the cheese and olive oil in today’s pizza bites are helping your body absorb more of the lycopene found in the tomatoes.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2017
  • The tikka masala sauce is full of items like tomatoes for lycopene and lots of warming spices and herbs with a medium heat.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2020
  • But a healthy diet that contains foods with lycopene can help balance out some of the damage.
    — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, 30 June 2018
  • Its formula is fuelled by lycopene, a fruit extract that is well known to help keep the prostate healthy and functioning (8).
    — Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
  • There’s the lycopene in tomatoes, resveratrol in grapes, and don’t forget the cocaine in coca leaves or the morphine found in poppies.
    — Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2019
  • In each case, the team connected the mating receptors to genes that make lycopene—the chemical that makes tomatoes red.
    — Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2017
  • Research shows that consuming foods with lycopene may reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke.
    — Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022
  • The lycopene is tomato-based—not cannabis-based—and is found in watermelon, grapefruit, and other reddish-pink fruits.
    — Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • Look for red or pink varieties to get lycopene, an antioxidant that has been shown to have a role in cancer prevention and heart health.
    — Philly.com, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce breast cancer risk.
    — Woman's Day, 30 Sep. 2015
  • Tomatoes contain lycopene, which give the salad staple its rosy red color.
    — Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Though research results are mixed, some studies show that higher intakes of dietary lycopene can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2021
  • However, research shows that lycopene in tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body if the tomatoes have been cooked with a little oil.
    — Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Though research results are mixed, some studies show a reduced risk of prostate cancer with higher intakes of dietary lycopene.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 29 May 2021
  • Based on these new findings, food sources of lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein, and alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) should have a place on your plate to support your brain health.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • This gas increases the amount of lycopene in tomatoes, which is the chemical responsible for their vibrant color.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 16 July 2018
  • Watermelon is also a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that gives the fruit its red color and may help prevent cancer and heart disease.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant found to reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, and possibly strokes.
    — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Xanthophyll gives a yellow color, carotene gives orange, lycopene and anthocyanin range from red to purple.
    — John Pana, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The red produce in this dish, such as tomatoes and bell peppers, contains lycopene, a power antioxidant linked to helping reduce risks of heart disease and some cancers.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 8 Jan. 2019
  • Research shows that lycopene affects the cardiovascular system in a number of ways.
    — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2020
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes have more lycopene and other phytonutrients per ounce than large tomatoes.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Tomatoes boast lycopene, a pigment that's naturally found in the skin and can help prevent photodamage.
    — Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022
  • This is because lycopene is known to improve the body’s defenses against UV damage, including minimizing the threat of sunburn.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 June 2023
  • Eating tomatoes has been shown to reduce the risk of health conditions such as heart disease and certain cancers, thanks in large part to the lycopene that increases during the ripening and cooking of red tomatoes, Laing says.
    — Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2023
  • This sauce is packed with lycopene, a disease-fighting phytonutrient in tomato products.
    — Detroit Free Press, 29 May 2020
  • However, how much lycopene purple tomatoes have is still unknown.
    — Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2023
  • Simmering tomatoes boosts levels of an antioxidant called lycopene thought to improve bone health and lower risk of heart disease.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This supplement also contains an herbal blend of pomegranate, pumpkin, turmeric, and lycopene.
    — Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024

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