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Lycopene in menopause
Lycopene is a carotenoid (red pigment) in tomatoes and watermelon with strong antioxidant effects. Emerging evidence for breast cancer prevention, heart health, and skin. Malaysian women get lycopene through tomato soup, tomato sambal. Lycopene supplements available but food sources preferred.
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