Lycopene

Category:

Terpenoid

Health Benefits:

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities, antiplatelet, antiapoptotic and antihypertensive properties, ability to improve endothelial function, metabolic profile and ventricular remodeling, reduction of arterial stiffness and size of atherosclerotic plaque

Source plant:

Tomatoes, watermelon, papaya, red grapefruits, apricots,  guava

References and links:

Mozos, Ioana et al. “Lycopene and Vascular Health.” Frontiers in pharmacology vol. 9 521. 23 May. 2018, doi:10.3389/fphar.2018.00521")