The most important compound in tomatoes is lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their red color.
What lycopene does inside your body:
- Neutralizes free radicals that damage cells
- Reduces inflammation at the cellular level
- Protects DNA from oxidative stress
Long-term oxidative stress is linked to aging, heart disease, and certain cancers. Lycopene helps slow this process.
Interesting fact: Cooked tomatoes (sauce, paste, soup) provide more absorbable lycopene than raw tomatoes.
2. Your Heart and Blood Vessels Become Healthier
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