Lycopene Supplement Restores the Oxidation/Antioxidation Balance Through Efficient Antioxidant Activities in Wistar Rats with Cadmium-induced Oxidative Stress

Background: Lycopene is a phytochemical exhibiting a wide range of health benefits and bioactivities. The present study focuses on lycopene’s in vivo antioxidant properties and evaluates the efficiency of dietary lycopene supplements in alleviating cadmium-induced oxidative stress. Methods: The experimental rats were divided randomly into four groups (n=20): untreated control, lycopene-treated, cadmium-exposed and cadmium-lycopene groups. Result: The cadmium-exposed and Lycopene-accessed rats revealed improvements in both haematological and biochemical profiles. It was concluded that the efficient antioxidant properties of lycopene significantly help alleviate the alterations of the cadmium-induced oxidative stress.