Lycopenes as Antioxidants in Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Tissue: Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants, Elsevier, ss.355-362, 2017
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2017
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/b978-0-12-805377-5.00028-x
- Yayınevi: Elsevier
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.355-362
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Antioxidant, Gastrointestinal disease, Lycopene
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Free oxygen radicals play an important role in the pathogenesis of several chronic disorders. Antioxidants are known as potential scavengers of reactive oxygen species, so that they can protect biological membranes from oxidative damage. Recent interest in phytochemicals has increased because of their protective effects against free oxygen radicals. Lycopene, belongs to carotenoid family, is the most effective singlet oxygen scavenger in vitro in all of the carotenoids. Foods that contain lycopene and lycopene supplements have been reported to prevent chronic diseases including cancer, asthma, and cardiovascular disorders. Recently, the studies on the protective effects of lycopene against gastrointestinal diseases and also the role of lycopene as a micronutrient with important health benefits have gained interest. This chapter provides the readers a knowledge on the protective effects of lycopene against gastrointestinal diseases including gastric cancer, peptic ulcer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to its antioxidant effects.