Study of the Relationship between Lycopene and Antioxidants in Obese Patients

Antesar Rheem Obead; Zahraa Kadhim Abbas

Abstract

Study of the Relationship between Lycopene and Antioxidants in Obese Patients

Author(s): Antesar Rheem Obead* and Zahraa Kadhim Abbas

Lycopene is a plant pigment that is characterized by its bright red color. It is found in red tomatoes and many fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, papaya and red carrots. It is not an essential nutrient for humans, but it is found accumulated in the liver, adrenal glands and testicles. The research aims to study the effect of both weight loss and some natural antioxidants such as lycopene, whole grains and vitamin C on liver performance in women with obesity and fatty liver. Knowing the extent of the risk caused by fatty liver disease in increasing oxidative stress in women and thus increasing the risk of complications caused by the disease. Identifying some preventive foods that protect against fatty liver disease and thus protecting against complications caused by the disease. Determining the role of antioxidants, the subject of the research, as one of the means of preventing complications of fatty liver disease and thus determining ways to prevent the disease.

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