Aplicaciones, propiedades y beneficios del licopeno para la salud: artículo monográfico

• Autores: Anna Montalà Agulló
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 7, 2025
• Idioma: español
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  • español

    El licopeno, un carotenoide natural presente principalmente en el tomate y productos derivados, ha cobrado creciente interés en la investigación biomédica debido a sus propiedades antioxidantes y su potencial papel protector frente a diversas enfermedades crónicas.

    Este artículo monográfico revisa de forma integral los mecanismos de acción, biodisponibilidad, formas de obtención y aplicaciones terapéuticas del licopeno, basándose en literatura científica publicada entre 2015 y 2025. Se abordan estudios clínicos y preclínicos que vinculan al licopeno con la prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares, ciertos tipos de cáncer, patologías renales y trastornos del estado de ánimo. También se revisan avances en nanotecnología orientados a mejorar su biodisponibilidad.

    Los resultados sugieren que el licopeno representa un compuesto bioactivo prometedor en la nutrición preventiva y terapéutica.

  • English

    Lycopene, a natural carotenoid mainly found in tomatoes and related products, has gained increasing attention in biomedical research due to its antioxidant properties and potential protective role against various chronic diseases.

    This monographic article comprehensively reviews the mechanisms of action, bioavailability, extraction methods, and therapeutic applications of lycopene, based on scientific literature published between 2015 and 2025. Clinical and preclinical studies linking lycopene with the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, kidney pathologies, and mood disorders are discussed. Advances in nanotechnology aimed at improving its bioavailability are also reviewed.

    Results suggest that lycopene is a promising bioactive compound in preventive and therapeutic nutrition.

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