Lycopene will show a broader application prospect in the field of medicine and health care products. So, do you know the best daily dose? The following will introduce you to the use and selection of lycopene.
How Much Lycopene To Take?
Studies have shown that the human body only needs to supplement about 6 mg of lycopene every day to meet the daily physiological needs. But if you want lycopene to play the role of anti-oxidation, anti-aging, beauty, anti-cancer and improve exercise ability. At least 20~30 mg of lycopene should be added every day.
Due to the low content of lycopene in ordinary food, lycopene health products have emerged to meet the needs of various groups of people. Lycopene supplements are generally made into soft capsules. It is not a medicine, but a functional food. As long as you keep taking it, you will be able to achieve the effect of health care and treatment.
Avoid taking lycopene on an empty stomach, preferably with or after meals. China stipulates a maximum daily dose of 70 mg. It should be noted that lycopene supplements are suitable for people with low immunity or heavy exercise. It is not recommended for energetic and energetic young people and children.
How to choose Lycopene Supplements?
There are many varieties of lycopene health care products on the market. When choosing, you should pay attention to the following points:
1. Logo
Regular lycopene product bottles will be clearly marked, so that the authenticity of the product can be identified. Depending on the country, there will be corresponding approval marks.
2. Content
Whether lycopene products are good or not depends on the content of lycopene in these products. When purchasing, pay attention to whether the content marked on the bottle is per piece or per 100 grams. If the label is the content of "tomato extract", then special attention should be paid. This does not mean that it contains the same amount of lycopene.
3. Origin of raw materials
Regular product bottles are marked with the source of raw materials. At present, it is recognized as pollution-free in the world. The pure natural tomato raw material is produced by DSM in the Netherlands. The best tomato production in China is Xinjiang, which mainly depends on its latitude, sunshine and other factors.