Tomato is a wonder fruit fortified with health-promoting phytochemicals that are beneficial in
preventing important chronic degenerative disorders. Tomato is a good source of phenolic …

The dietary intake of lycopene is recommended, demonstrated by the health-promoting
properties important through all phases of human life, however it is currently not considered …

Several epidemiologic studies have shown that diets rich in fruits and vegetables reduce the
risk of developing several chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and …

Oxidative stress and AKT serine-threonine kinase (AKT) are responsible for regulating
several cell functions of cancer cells. Several natural products modulate both oxidative …

The present review is based mainly on papers published between 2000 and 2011 and gives
information about the properties of the carotenoid lycopene in chemical and biological …

Reactive metabolites from carcinogens and oxidative stress can drive genetic mutations,
genomic instability, neoplastic transformation, and ultimately carcinogenesis. Numerous …

Background Lycopene is a natural pigment in plants belonging to lipophilic isoprenes and
possesses diverse bioactivity against cardiovascular diseases, eye diseases, nerval …

During recent decades, the food industry, consumers, and regulatory authorities have
developed a significant interest in functional foods because of their potential benefits for …

Tomato, a widely consumed vegetable crop, offers a real potential to combat human
nutritional deficiencies. Tomatoes are rich in micronutrients and other bioactive compounds …

Age-related diseases for which there are no effective treatments include cardiovascular
diseases; neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease; eye disorders such as …