Patient's question:
My husband has been feeling unwell recently, mainly due to a small issue with his prostate. It doesn't require surgery, and the doctor said that maintaining a balanced diet and a regular routine can help regulate it. I've heard that lycopene is beneficial for the male prostate, but this is just a small piece of knowledge I've gathered in the past. It's also said that lycopene is good for other parts of the body as well.What kind of help do I need: What are the benefits of lycopene for men?
Doctor's answer:
Lycopene is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant properties, being one of the strongest antioxidants discovered in nature. Its ability to scavenge free radicals far surpasses that of other carotenoids and vitamin E. The rate constant for quenching singlet oxygen is 100 times that of vitamin E and 3 times that of β-carotene. Lycopene is a necessary health element for the human body, primarily found in the serum and the prostate of men. Modern medical and biological research has proven that as people age, the amount of lycopene in their bodies gradually decreases. The human body cannot produce lycopene on its own and can only obtain it through external dietary supplementation. A lack of lycopene in the human body can lead to prostate diseases.