Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a rich source of potassium and vitamins. Tomatoes are used in the manufacture of skin care products. They have a whole lot of health benefits and one prominent benefit is its role in reducing prostate cancer risk.
Tomatoes are a rich source of potassium and vitamins. Tomatoes are used in the manufacture of skin care products. They have a whole lot of health benefits and one prominent benefit is its role in reducing prostate cancer risk.
‘Wanna drink tomato juice? Then drink the unsalted tomato juice, say researchers, as the unsalted tomato juice can lower blood pressure and thereby reducing the risk of developing heart disease.’
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In the study, 184 male and 297 female participants were provided with as much unsalted tomato juice as they wanted throughout one year.Read More..
At the end of the study, blood pressure in 94 participants with untreated prehypertension or hypertension dropped significantly: systolic blood pressure lowered from an average of 141.2 to 137.0 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure lowered from an average of 83.3 to 80.9 mmHg.
LDL cholesterol levels in 125 participants with high cholesterol decreased from an average of 155.0 to 149.9 mg/dL. These beneficial effects were similar among men and women and among different age groups.
Apple, Tomato Help Repair Damaged Lungs of Ex-smokers
Adults who on average ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit a day had a slower decline in lung function.
Adults who on average ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit a day had a slower decline in lung function.
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Antioxidants in Tomato Juice Protect Against DNA Damage Caused by Low Dose Exposures to X-rays
Antioxidants in tomato juice such as lycopene and beta-carotene may reduce DNA damage, following low-dose x-ray or radiation exposure during investigations.
Antioxidants in tomato juice such as lycopene and beta-carotene may reduce DNA damage, following low-dose x-ray or radiation exposure during investigations.
Tomato Juice Can Reduce Oxidative Stress from Vigorous Physical Activity
A cup of tomato juice can protect you from reactive oxygen stress produced in response to a 20-minute acute physical activity.
A cup of tomato juice can protect you from reactive oxygen stress produced in response to a 20-minute acute physical activity.
