Benefits
Healthy blood pressure
In a double-blind randomized dose-response trial, a tomato nutrient complex supported healthy blood pressure, an effect not seen with isolated lycopene alone.
Antioxidant defense
The tomato carotenoids act as antioxidants that may help protect cells and LDL cholesterol from oxidation.
Cardiovascular support
By supporting healthy blood pressure and potentially helping limit LDL oxidation, the complex may support overall cardiovascular health.
Mechanism of action
Whole-complex carotenoid action
Combining lycopene with the tomato's other carotenoids and tocopherols provides broader antioxidant and vascular support than lycopene alone.
Endothelial support
Tomato carotenoids support healthy blood-vessel function and nitric-oxide signaling.
Clinical trials
Double-blind randomized dose-response study of a tomato nutrient complex on blood pressure. (Wolak et al. 2019, Nutrients)
Adults with elevated blood pressure.
The tomato nutrient complex significantly supported healthy blood pressure, while isolated lycopene did not.