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Two glasses of tomato juice every day, containing 15 mg of lycopene, may be enough to strengthen brittle bones ...
Tomato juice is a good source of lycopene. The antioxidant is known for its protective properties against cancer and heart disease. In addition, it stimulates blood circulation and helps reduce blood pressure. Lycopene is fat-soluble, so adding a few drops of oil or olive oil to the drink ensures better absorption.
Certain amounts of lycopene can also be found in human tissues. For example, in the blood as a result of ingestion of food.
Drinking tomato juice helps to increase the speed of metabolism and improve digestion, which also promotes weight loss.
Tomato juice is rich in vitamin C, important for maintaining a strong immune system. The vitamin also plays a key role in the fight against oxidative stress, as well as a cofactor for some enzymes involved in collagen synthesis, fatty acid metabolism, energy supply of biochemical processes and more.
Tomato juice also contains potassium, which is an essential nutrient for the human body. Low levels of potassium in the body lead to general weakness and malaise.
Two glasses of tomato juice every day, containing 15 mg of lycopene, may be enough to strengthen brittle bones, say experts from the University of Toronto. According to their research, red drink is a useful means of preventing diseases such as osteoporosis.
A glass of tomato juice a day can help keep stress levels low, a recent study showed.
Consumption of tomato juice mixed with spinach juice helps relieve and prevent constipation. And to soothe the symptoms of a hangover, a cocktail of 100 ml of tomato juice, 100 ml of cucumber juice, 10 ml of spinach juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil before bedtime is recommended.
However, tomato juice should be avoided by people who have kidney stones or gallbladder disease, experts warn.