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Tomato Juice Fights High BP
1 Feb
Summary
- Unsalted tomato juice consumption can significantly decrease blood pressure levels.
- The juice may also reduce harmful cholesterol levels, aiding cardiovascular health.
- Lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, is suggested to be responsible for the benefits.
Daily consumption of unsalted tomato juice has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure and lower harmful cholesterol levels. This finding comes from a 2019 study in Tokyo involving 481 participants over 12 months.
Participants with prehypertension or hypertension showed notably lowered blood pressure readings. Those with dyslipidemia also experienced a decrease in LDL cholesterol. The study authors suggest that lycopene, a potent antioxidant in tomatoes, is likely responsible for these cardiovascular benefits.
Further research from 2023 supports these findings, indicating that higher tomato consumption is linked to a reduced risk of hypertension. These benefits appear consistent across different sexes and age groups. The NHS provides guidelines for identifying high blood pressure, advising consultation with a GP if concerns arise.
