Lycopene is a very important class of carotenoids. Its singlet oxygen (1O2) oxidation rate constant is 100 times that of vitamin E and twice that of β2 carotene. Lycopene can effectively prevent prostate cancer, digestive tract cancer, cervical cancer, skin cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and its inhibitory effect on uterine cancer and lung cancer cells is significantly higher than that of β2-carotene and α2-carotene. And lycopene is also a micronutrient related to aging diseases in serum, which can inhibit the degenerative diseases related to aging. Lycopene has a very strong ability to protect lymphocytes from cell membrane damage or cell death caused by NO2 free radicals, and its ability to scavenge free radicals is also stronger than other carotenoids. Lycopene is a red coloring agent in tomato, pink grapefruit and palm oil. It is a linear derivative of carotene and has no vitamin A activity. It is used as a food coloring agent.


1. Lycopene inhibits the phospholipid metabolism of cancer cells, regulates tumor suppressor genes, reduces the incidence of tumors, and inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells.
2. Lycopene has the effect of efficiently quenching singlet oxygen and scavenging free radicals, and its antioxidant activity is the strongest among carotenoids.
3. The role of lycopene in preventing the occurrence of various diseases is being affirmed, and these physiological functions are related to the function of lycopene in scavenging free radicals.
4. Lycopene is a functional natural pigment with strong physiological activity.
5. Lycopene is used to prevent and treat prostate cancer, breast cancer, digestive tract cancer and other diseases, and can reduce the incidence of skin cancer and bladder cancer. At the same time, it can also strengthen the body and achieve beauty effects.
6. Lycopene is used for food, medicine and cosmetic coloring.