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Tomatoes are loaded with anti-aging antioxidant health benefits, anti-inflammatory properties, and immune system boosting vitamin C, now a recent study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition suggests that drinking unsalted tomato juice may help to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The Tokyo Medical and Dental University followed 481 participants who were …
When it comes to health many people are divided over juice, some argue it is too high in sugar while others argue it is a great source for high nutrient content; it appears as if juice has become a controversial topic. We’ve collected a few for your review of some of their benefits. Tart bright …
An antioxidant compound found abundantly in tomatoes, lycopene is shown to significantly reduce blood pressure, among people with hypertension. Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease, which is the #1 cause of death in the United States. Xinli Li, from the Medical College of Soochow University (China), and colleagues completed a …
A glass of tomato juice helps to reduce inflammatory markers associated with heart disease and diabetes. Rich in lycopenes, a potent type of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, tomatoes have been shown by a number of previous studies to improve antioxidant defenses and reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases. Mahsa Ghavipour, from Tehran University (Iran), and …
A daily glass of tomato juice helps to reduce markers of oxidative stress, particularly after exercise. In that humans naturally produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are necessary for a range of functions, including cell signaling, overproduction of ROS – which can occur as a result of high intensity exercise – may overwhelm the body’s …