The effect of tomato and lycopene on clinical characteristics and molecular markers of UV-induced skin deterioration: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention trials

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Lycopene as a natural antioxidant that have been studied for ultraviolet radiation (UVR) photo protection and is one of the most effective carotenoids to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS). This review aims to summarize the protective effect of tomato and lycopene on skin photo damage and skin photoaging in healthy subjects by reviewing the existing … Continued

Lycopene as a Natural Antioxidant Used to Prevent Human Health Disorders

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Lycopene, belonging to the carotenoids, is a tetraterpene compound abundantly found in tomato and tomato-based products. It is fundamentally recognized as a potent antioxidant and a non-pro-vitamin A carotenoid. Lycopene has been found to be efficient in ameliorating cancer insurgences, diabetes mellitus, cardiac complications, oxidative stress-mediated malfunctions, inflammatory events, skin and bone diseases, hepatic, neural … Continued

Effect of Lumenato a Tomato derived oral supplement on improving skin barrier strength

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Improvement of skin barrier strength could lead to healthy and youthful appearance. “Beauty inside-out” approach using nutraceuticals such as tomato derived carImprovement of skin barrier strength could lead to healthy and youthful appearance. “Beauty inside-out” approach using nutraceuticals such as tomato derived carotenoids to support skin barrier strength could be of benefit to the ageing … Continued

Combined Effects of Carotenoids and Polyphenols in Balancing the Response of Skin Cells to UV Irradiation

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Oral carotenoids and polyphenols have been suggested to induce photo-protective effects. The aim of the study was to test whether the combination of carotenoids and polyphenols produce greater protective effects from UV-induced damage to skin cells. Such damage is characterized by inflammation and oxidative stress; thus, the photo-protective effect can be partially explained by modulating … Continued

Beauty from within: Improvement of skin health and appearance with Lycomato a tomato-derived oral supplement

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Healthy and a youthful appearance is a common desire of the aging population. “Beauty from within” involves using nutrition and nutraceuticals to support skin function for reducing and reversing signs of aging such as wrinkles, pigmentary changes, skin laxity, and dullness. Carotenoids possess strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and are effective in improving skin barrier … Continued