Coenzyme Q10 and lycopene: allies for your heart

It can sometimes be difficult to accept the changes that occur in our bodies as we age. After the age of 20, the body begins to produce fewer and fewer antioxidants, which are responsible for maintaining the proper functioning of cellular processes. That is why a diet rich in natural antioxidants is important for keeping the body in excellent working order and for promoting exceptional cellular regeneration.

Some of the best-known antioxidants are coenzyme Q10 şi lycopene – a carotenoid found in all fruits and vegetables, giving them their characteristic red color. Antioxidants play a vital role in neutralizing and eliminating the free radicals responsible for the oxidative processes that occur in the body, which can impair its proper functioning. However, their most important role is in maintaining your heart health.

Lycopene occurs naturally in tomatoes, watermelon, red cabbage, beets, grapefruit, carrots, and generally in any red-colored fruit or vegetable. Red wine, for example, contains significant amounts of lycopene. The skin of a red apple does as well. Fat-soluble and with increased bioavailability following heat-induced transformations, lycopene is found in significant amounts in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and ketchup.

The antioxidant role of lycopene, along with other powerful antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10, is easily demonstrated. It improves heart health, acts as a potent enhancer of anticancer agents, and is a good anti-inflammatory.