Generally, the redder the tomato, the more lycopene it has ( Tomato products such as ketchup, tomato juice, tomato paste, and tomato sauces are the richest dietary sources of lycopene in the Western diet, providing over 80% of dietary lycopene in the United States ( Gram for gram, the amount of lycopene in processed tomato products is often much higher than in fresh tomatoes ( For example, ketchup boasts 1014 mg of lycopene per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), while one small, fresh tomato (100 grams) holds only 18 mg (24)
Without adequate B12, homocysteine levels rise, and elevated homocysteine is neurotoxic, potentially causing direct damage to nerve cells and blood vessels that supply nerves
Ingredients that are on the FDA negative list also cannot be used as active ingredients for human compounding unless a specific route or dose is allowed on the list, as is the case with oral doses of diethylstilbestrol under 25 mg
This type of multi-ingredient approach often yields better results than single-ingredient products, as it addresses skin brightening from multiple angles whilst providing antioxidant protection
Advances in Receptor-Mediated, Tumor-Targeted Drug Delivery
