Micronutrients & recovery
Regular consumption of tomato products, particularly those rich in lycopene and phenolic compounds, reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby lowering the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity-related metabolic syndrome, and certain cancers.
Incorporate tomatoes regularly into your diet, preferably cooked or processed (like sauce or paste), to maximize the absorption of lycopene and other beneficial phytochemicals. This supports long-term health by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which are linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer risk. Do not rely on isolated lycopene supplements, as whole tomato products appear to offer superior anti-inflammatory benefits.
Regular consumption of tomato fruit and its products is associated with lower risk of CNCD and several types of cancer and inflammation because of interaction of phytochemicals with metabolic pathways that are related to inflammatory response and oxidative stress.
Why this rating
The paper is a review citing numerous epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and mechanistic in vitro/in vivo studies, though it notes some conflicting results for specific supplements.
Source
Enhancing the Health-Promoting Effects of Tomato Fruit for Biofortified Food
Assunta Raiola et al. · Mediators of Inflammation · 2014
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