🍽️ Lycopene

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  1. Antioxidant Properties: Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. It is particularly effective at scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and protecting cells from oxidative damage. Lycopene's antioxidant activity may help reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA damage, thereby lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders.

  2. Cardiovascular Health: Lycopene has been shown to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. It may help reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation, inhibit the formation of arterial plaques, and improve endothelial function, which can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis. Additionally, lycopene may help regulate blood pressure and improve lipid profiles.

  3. Cancer Prevention: Lycopene has been extensively studied for its potential cancer-preventive properties. It may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, induce apoptosis (programmed cell death), and prevent angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels that support tumor growth). Lycopene's anticancer effects have been observed in various types of cancer, including prostate, breast, lung, and digestive tract cancers.

  4. Eye Health: Lycopene is found in high concentrations in the macula of the eye and has been shown to have protective effects on ocular tissues. It may help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and other eye conditions by neutralizing oxidative stress and protecting against UV-induced damage.

  5. Skin Health: Lycopene has been studied for its potential benefits for skin health. It may help protect the skin from UV-induced damage, reduce inflammation, and prevent premature aging by neutralizing free radicals and promoting collagen production. Lycopene supplementation or topical application may help improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity.

  6. Bone Health: Some research suggests that lycopene may have beneficial effects on bone health. It may help reduce bone resorption, increase bone mineral density, and improve bone strength, thereby lowering the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women.

  7. Male Reproductive Health: Lycopene has been studied for its potential effects on male reproductive health. It may help improve sperm quality, motility, and morphology, and reduce oxidative stress in the testes. Lycopene supplementation may be beneficial for men with infertility or suboptimal sperm parameters.

  8. Metabolic Health: Lycopene may have beneficial effects on metabolic health, including glucose and lipid metabolism. It may help regulate blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

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Impacted of Lycopene On Probiotics

Rank Probiotic Impact

Bacteria Impacted by Lycopene

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Taxonomy Rank Effect Citations Notation
Staphylococcus genus Decreases 👪 Source Study
Staphylococcus aureus species Decreases 📓 Source Study Skin infections, sinusitis, food poisoning
Staphylococcus aureus 04-02981 strain Decreases 👶 Source Study
Staphylococcus aureus 07-03450 strain Decreases 👶 Source Study
Staphylococcus aureus SK6575 strain Decreases 👶 Source Study
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus Mu50 strain Decreases 👶 Source Study H00330 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) infection
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus MW2 strain Decreases 👶 Source Study H00330 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) infection
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus N315 strain Decreases 👶 Source Study H00330 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) infection
Staphylococcus aureus aureus subspecies Decreases 👶 Source Study

Impact of Lycopene on Conditions from US National Library of Medicine

A higher number indicates impact on more bacteria associated with the condition and confidence on the impact.

We have X bacteria high and Y low reported. We find that the modifier reduces some and increases other of these two groups. We just tally: X|reduces + Y|Increase = Positive   X|increases + Y|decrease = Negative.

Benefit Ratio:
Numbers above 0 have increasing positive effect.
Numbers below 0 have increasing negative effect.

Condition Positive Impact Negative Impact Benefit Ratio Impact
Allergies 0.5 -0.5
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) 0.3 0.3
Asthma 0.5 0.5 0
Autism 0.3 0.3
Brain Trauma 0.3 -0.3
Celiac Disease 0.3 0.3
Coagulation / Micro clot triggering bacteria 0.5 0.5
deep vein thrombosis 0.5 0.5
Functional constipation / chronic idiopathic constipation 0.5 0.5
Hidradenitis Suppurativa 0.3 0.3
hyperglycemia 0.3 0.3
hypertension (High Blood Pressure 0.3 0.3 0
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 0.3 0.3
Liver Cirrhosis 0.8 0.3 1.67
Metabolic Syndrome 0.3 0.3 0
Obesity 0.3 0.3 0
obsessive-compulsive disorder 0.3 0.3
Psoriasis 0.5 0.5
rheumatoid arthritis (RA),Spondyloarthritis (SpA) 0.3 0.3
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) 0.3 0.3
Stress / posttraumatic stress disorder 0.3 0.3
Type 1 Diabetes 0.3 -0.3
Type 2 Diabetes 0.3 0.3 0
Ulcerative colitis 0.3 0.3

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