Lycopene [Antioxidant]: tomatoes, beetroot, pink guavas, watermelons, and pink grapefruits
Lycopene is a carotenoid, it prevents the oxidative damage of DNA, lipids, and proteins. It modulates immune function, and induces apoptotic cell death. It is also suggested to inhibit ROS production and decrease the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), which results in the inhibition of cancer cell growth. sperm count will increase with lycopene. sun-dried tomatoes or tomato paste, actually result in a higher bioavailability than the raw form. highest lycopene content (3.46 mg 100g -1 ) was found in beetroot followed by tomato (1.96 mg 100g -1 ).
Red fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, pink guavas, apricots, watermelons, and pink grapefruits