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Natural Sun Screen: Lycopene
Oxygen molecules that reside within the tissue are naturally bonded together in pairs. As a result of the reaction, they are broken apart, becoming free oxygen species (also known as free radicals). They work to destroy vulnerable cellular DNA and trigger skin-aging changes. Consuming lycopene-rich foods protects DNA from these reactive free oxygen species.
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Lycopene is a naturally occurring substance found in tomatoes, red carrots, watermelons, grapefruits and papaya. Tomatoes and tomato products account for nearly 90% of lycopene,the superfruit goji berry, pink grapefruit and apricots contain appeciable levels of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant micronutrient, commonly used as a component of naturopathic medicine and holistic nutrition.
Foods High in Lycopene
http://www.dietandfitnesstoday.com/foods-high-in-vitamin.php?nutid=337
Adapted from Dr. Oz and other resources
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