Tomato juice can have more positive effects after a workout than energy drinks.
Tomatoes supply the body with vital elements that help it fully recover after physical activity. They strengthen muscles and normalize blood pressure .
Researchers followed 15 athletes over a two-month period. They monitor their vital signs before, during and after training.
Nine of the athletes consume tomato juice after training, and the other six - energy drink .
The results show that consuming tomato juice restores muscle and glucose levels much faster after strenuous exercise.
In addition, researchers have found that tomato juice reduces the risk of muscle and brain degeneration because it neutralizes the accumulation of harmful proteins.
Consumption of tomato juice reduces oxidative damage to cells after exercise, which helps the recovery process and reduces fatigue and exhaustion.
The results of the study are published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology .
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