Does Tomato Juice Have Lycopene?

The real draw of tomato juice is lycopene—an antioxidant found in ruby and orange foods that may help lower risk of stroke, prostate cancer and metabolic diseases. Americans get more than 80% of their lycopene from tomatoes in its various forms.

Is tomato juice high in lycopene?

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Lycopene is found in high amounts in tomatoes but is also present in watermelons, pink grapefruits, apricots, and pink guavas. One cup (240 mL) of tomato juice provides approximately 23 mg of lycopene.

Is it okay to drink tomato juice everyday?

A new research has found that drinking unsalted tomato juice can lower blood pressure and cholesterol level in adults who are at risk of cardiovascular disease. ... You should definitely make tomatoes and tomato juice a part of your daily diet.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.