Unsalted tomato juice can reduce the risk heart diseases

According to a recent study by the researchers from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan found that blood pressure in 94 participants who consumed unsalted tomato juice dropped significantly.

By: IANS | | Updated: June 7, 2019 8:31 am

Though unsalted tomato is good for your blood pressure levels, overconsumption of these red veggies can give you a lot of health complications. ©Shutterstock

Researchers have found that drinking unsalted tomato juice can lower blood pressure and cholesterol level in adults who are at risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study. Also Read - Premature greying of hair: This is what your body is trying to tell you

For the study, published in the journal of Food Science and Nutrition, researchers from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan examined nearly 500 residents – 184 males and 297 females. Also Read - Commonly used blood pressure medications safe for COVID-19 patients

It was found that blood pressure in 94 participants with untreated pre-hypertension or hypertension dropped significantly. Also Read - Heart diseases are becoming more common in younger people: Tips to prevent it naturally

Systolic blood pressure lowered from an average of 141.2 to 137 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure lowered from an average of 83.3 to 80.9 mmHg.

High LDL (or bad) cholesterol levels in 125 participants decreased from an average of 155 to 149.9 mg/dL, said the study.

According to researchers, these beneficial effects were similar among men and women and also for different age groups.

Published : June 7, 2019 8:28 am | Updated:June 7, 2019 8:31 am

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