Lycopene, Antioxidant in Tomatoes, May Help Fight Depression

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Lycopene, Antioxidant in Tomatoes, May Help Fight Depression
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"Experiments indicated that a signaling pathway involving BDNF is inhibited in mice with depression, and that lycopene treatment alleviates this inhibition," explains the press release. , which it defines as those "most strongly associated with reduced chronic disease risk." Coming in at number one among fruits? Tomatoes.The redder the tomato, the higher its lycopene content, which it retains regardless of whether it's prepared raw, cooked, or even sun-dried.

Now, a new study suggests that tomatoes can also reduce depressive symptoms thanks to their high content of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Previous research has also linked tomato-rich diets with antidepressant effects. However, more research is needed to determine if lycopene can be used as a treatment for depression in humans.

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