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Study claims unsalted tomato juice can reduce cholesterol and control high BP naturally

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 1, 2023 13:38 IST

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High blood pressure and high cholesterol are known as silent killers. Because there are no early signs. By the time the signs appear, it's too late. It is believed that about 1 crore people in India have high blood pressure.
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People take high blood pressure and high cholesterol very lightly. But keep in mind that if left untreated, you may face serious and life-threatening conditions like heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
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How to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol? According to a research published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, drinking unsalted tomato juice can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
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This research revealed that people with blood pressure and cholesterol level problems will benefit if they consume a glass of tomato juice without salt every day. It reduces the risk of heart diseases.
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Researchers tested nearly 500 people, including men and women. They found that regular consumption of this juice reduced hypertension or high blood pressure.
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Also, the researchers found that in 125 participants with high cholesterol, the level of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) also decreased.
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According to researchers, tomatoes contain various bioactive substances like carotenoids, vitamin A, calcium and gamma-aminobutyric acid. Apart from preventing cardiovascular diseases, it also improves physical and mental health.
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The researchers gave all the people involved in the research to drink 84 to 200 ml of juice every day for two months. It comes with a small glass. Do not put salt in it at all. Because the researchers gave them only juice without salt to drink.
Tags: High Blood PressureCholesterol
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