{{A diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to researchers in Finland.}}<\/p>\n
They were investigating the impact of lycopene – a bright red chemical found in tomatoes, peppers and water-melons.<\/p>\n
A study of 1,031 men, published in the journal Neurology, showed those with the most lycopene in their bloodstream were the least likely to have a stroke.<\/p>\n
The Stroke Association called for more research into why lycopene seemed to have this effect.<\/p>\n
The levels of lycopene in the blood were assessed at the beginning of the study, which then followed the men for the next 12 years.<\/p>\n
They were split into four groups based on the amount of lycopene in their blood. <\/p>\n
There were 25 strokes in the 258 men in the low lycopene group and 11 strokes out of the 259 men in the high lycopene group.<\/p>\n
The study said the risk of stroke was cut by 55% by having a diet rich in lycopene.<\/p>\n
Dr Clare Walton, from the Stroke Association, said: “This study suggests that an antioxidant which is found in foods such as tomatoes, red peppers and water-melons could help to lower our stroke risk.<\/p>\n
“However, this research should not deter people from eating other types of fruit and vegetables as they all have health benefits and remain an important part of a staple diet.<\/p>\n
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