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Lycopene, a red pigment found in tomatoes, might help stop immune cells from turning into fatty 'foam cells' that clog arteries—by slowing down how much cholesterol the cells make and reducing the receptors that suck up bad fats.
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Lycopene and Its Antioxidant Role in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases—A Critical Review
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2016 Aug 17This study says lycopene, a red pigment in tomatoes, might help stop white blood cells from turning into fatty foam cells that clog arteries—exactly what the claim says.
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