Carotenoids
Carotenoids are a large class of natural plant pigments responsible for the red colour of tomatoes. They exhibit strong antioxidant properties and may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and some types of cancer.
About 40% of the carotenoids we eat are converted to vitamin A; the rest function as antioxidants.
Lycopene is also a carotenoid that promotes heart health by preventing LDL "bad" cholesterol oxidation and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.