03 August 2009
Higher levels of lycopene in the blood are associated with lower stiffness in the arteries, a South Korean study reports.
According to the study results, women with the highest average lycopene blood levels had the lowest arterial stiffness values compared to people with the lowest average lycopene blood levels (1). Furthermore, these women also had lower oxidized low-density lipoprotein ( LDL ) levels, as well as larger LDL particles.
Oxidation of LDLs is thought to play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Increasing LDL's resistance to oxidation is thought to possibly delay the progression of the disease. The study finding suggests that high blood serum concentrations of lycopene may play an important role in preventing the development of atherosclerosis, supporting the heart health benefits of the carotenoid.
15 March 2019
Women in their 50s need to concentrate on several health-related areas to keep them feeling strong and vital. For instance, older women’s metabolism has gradually been slowing over several decades. Learn other ways women’s bodies change and how to support these changes through nutrition.
4 September 2013
79% of children aged 1–3 years and 87% of those aged 4–5 years exceed the recommended upper intake level of sodium while nearly all do not consume enough potassium, reports a new US study.
6 March 2013
A new US study suggests that diets high in beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the risk of developing colorectal adenomas.
