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Lycopene bioavailability is associated with a combination of genetic variants.
Free radical biology & medicine - 1 Jun 2015
Borel Patrick, Desmarchelier Charles, Nowicki Marion, Bott Romain
Abstract excerpt
The intake of tomatoes and tomato products, which constitute the main dietary source of the red pigment lycopene (LYC), has been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease, suggesting a protective role of this carotenoid. However, LYC bioavailability displays high interindividual variability. This variability may lead to varying biological effects following LYC consumption. Based...
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