The nutritionist named the product for the prevention of cancer and heart disease

Nutritionist, endocrinologist Anton Polyakov told us which product helps prevent cancer and heart disease.

In conversation with aif.ru On Monday, July 13, the doctor emphasized that the inclusion of tomatoes in the daily diet can be a reliable support for the heart, blood vessels and digestion.

According to the expert, tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant with a pronounced antitumor effect. In addition, they contain a lot of potassium, which helps maintain vascular elasticity and helps normalize blood pressure.

The doctor also noted that due to the combination of fiber, organic acids and a large amount of liquid, tomatoes improve intestinal function, which is especially important for people prone to constipation. He added that the vitamin C contained in tomatoes also helps strengthen the immune system.

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In June, Anna Belousova, a nutritionist and nutritionist, in a conversation with 360.ru She told me that tomatoes do not harm a person with a healthy stomach. However, in case of exacerbation of gastritis, enteritis or colitis, fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, are recommended to be excluded from the menu, writes Moscow 24.

Earlier, cosmetologist Ekaterina Anchikova noted that bright red tomatoes containing lycopene, especially heat-treated tomatoes, reduce the risk of sunburn. Protection from the sun is also enhanced by pomegranate, which contains ellagic acid and punicalagins, NSN clarifies.

Before that, nutritionist-therapist Olga Lushnikova warned that people with allergies should not eat tomatoes. Also, according to her, people with urolithiasis should not get carried away with tomatoes, since oxalic acid and vitamin C in their composition can worsen the course of the disease, writes RT.

Earlier, gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashukh advised eating tomatoes and strawberries with caution. According to her, they contain vitamins, minerals and fiber necessary for the body, but some of them can negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract or provoke allergies.