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Why tomatoes might help your heart

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Lycopene and Its Antioxidant Role in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases—A Critical Review

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Lycopene, a red pigment in tomatoes, acts like a tiny shield that soaks up harmful molecules in your body that can damage blood vessels.

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Authors

Müller L, Caris-Veyrat C, Lowe G, Böhm V