Friday, September 7, 2007

Lycopene



WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FREE RADICAL

Free radical is not a strange term to those who always put their health in first place. The active chemical feature of free radical is hazardous in which it can destroy the function of the cell. Free radical also can destroy the DNA structure that accelerate the aging process and increase the cancer causing rate.

Medical research proven that free radical related to more than 100 types of illness, eg: arteriosclerosis, stroke (brain), heart attack, cataract, emphysema, diabetes, various cancer and aging problems.




Free radical does exist in many conditions. When body produces energy through oxidant process. It will produce the free radical as well. During the invasion of bacteria, leucocyte will produce free radical to counter attack the bacteria. Many sources such as ultra ray, X-ray, electrical wave, cigarette, carcinogen, drug, contamination, angry, tension etc. are the main causes of free radical.


Lycopene VS Beta-Caroten

Beta-carotene is a botanical vitamin A in nature, was recommended by nutritionist in anti free radical. How ever, the latest scientific research discovered that lycopene is 2-3 time stronger than beta-carotene in anti-oxidant. Since then, lycopene was highly recommended for its super power in anti-oxidant.

Now with Tiens tomato lycopene, the anti-oxidant job has never been that easy.


Functions Of Lycopene

1. To improve overall well-being
In recent years, the occurrence of tumor in citizens of developed countries has been drastically increased. Besides heredity factor, this has been mainly due to our daily life style and bad eating habit. According to statistic, 80% of the forming of tumor is closely related to these factors. Lycopene could protect the body cells from the harmful effect of oxidation. Physiologically, the forming of tumor is due to the external stimulation which could induce the mutation of gene. Lycopene can effectively reduce the activation of mutagen and hence prevent the occurrence of mutation and the possibility of tumor forming. It could also suppress the effect of alcohol and nicotion.


2. To reduce the risk of getting cardiovascular disease
Nowadays, people tend to take food which is high in fat and sugar while in the other hand having less and less exercise. The fat metabolism will be getting slower when we aging. This tends to cause the fat to be deposited in the blood vessels and leads to hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. According to statistics, cardiovascular diseases are the first silent killer for modern folks.

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant which can lower the triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein, raise the level of beneficial high-density fatty cholesterol, playing the role of 'blood vessel cleaner'.

By cleansing and diluting blood plasma, it could prevent the forming of atherosclerosis and improve blood circulation. It helps to prevent thrombus formation, coronary convulsion, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.


3. Powerful antioxidant, delays of aging process
Aging is an inexorable law of the human life course. No one could escape from being old. However, it is absolutely possible to delay the process of aging.

Free radicals have a very strong oxidation effect; it is the main course of making cells and human body to be old and feeble. It is the 'root of trouble' of the death.

Lycopene can suppress and dispel the free radical effectively, thus it is good in delaying aging process. In fighting against of the free radicals. Lycopene is the vanguard. It prevents the cell membrane from being attacked and damaged by the free radicals, thus delay the aging course of the organism effectively.


4. To beautify the skin
With its powerful antioxidant properties, Lycopene could act as natural protection layer to protect the skin from the harmful effect of UV radiation, thus promote a healthier skin.


5. To improve prostate and liver function and reduce the risk of getting osteoporosis
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which could improve the function of prostate and liver and at the same time provide protection to the bone.


WHY CHOOSE TIENS TOMATO BLEND WITH LYCOPENE


Tiens Lycopene is extracted through supercritical extraction technology to preserve its natural quality and integrity.

Tiens Tomato Blend With Lycopene (2 tablets = 5.0mg of Lycopene)




Targeted Group:
- Those who are weak
- Those who are always taking food high in fat and calories
- Those who are working tensely, always feel tired
- Those who have stomach & intestines problem


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