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A recent study suggests that consuming tomatoes may be linked to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of hypertension in older individuals. The study found that those who consumed the most tomatoes and tomato-based products each day had a 36% lower risk of developing high blood pressure. This is due to the lycopene in tomatoes, which helps to keep blood vessel walls flexible, and potassium, which helps to manage the effects of sodium and control fluid levels in the body. The study involved over 7,000 participants, the majority of whom had hypertension. Those who consumed the most tomatoes had a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, particularly those with stage 1 hypertension. The findings of this study suggest that increasing tomato consumption may be a beneficial dietary strategy for managing and preventing high blood pressure.

The study was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.