Protects against cancer and reverses pre-cancerous lesions
Alpha carotene drastically reduced the number of tumors in an animal study of liver, lung and skin cancer.
Alpha carotene inhibited the growth of human cancer cells growth in the laboratory, the higher dose of alpha carotene, the stronger the inhibitory effect.
Eating at least 10 servings per week of tomato - based foods in lycopene reduced the risk of developing prostate cancer by nearly 45%.
Lycopene protects against cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum.
Lycopene mitigates the harmful effects of radiation exposure which will lead to mutation and cancer.
2) PROTECTS AGAINST CATARACTS
The carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin showed the strongest protective affect against macular degeneration.
3) ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES
Enhances the Immune System
Prevents certain photosensitivity disorders
Enhances gap junction communication between cells.
Improves antioxidant actions in tissues
Quenches singlet oxygen
Protective effects in sister chromatic exchangers.
One of the most important phytonutrients in edible oils is Vitamin E. Vitamin E is the generic name for the family of tocopherols and tocotrienols. In nature, eight compounds have been found to possess vitamin E activity.
