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Men over 60 who have more lycopene (a red pigment in tomatoes) in their blood tend to have thinner artery walls, which might mean their arteries are less clogged up — so eating more tomatoes could help keep their heart healthy.
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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, may help protect arteries from damage by fighting harmful molecules in the body—especially in older people—so it’s likely that more lycopene means less artery thickening.
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