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The Health Benefits of Tomatoes and Tomato Products

The Health Benefits of Tomatoes and Tomato Products

FCS3-568: The Health Benefits of Tomatoes and Tomato Products

Authored by: Ingrid Adams Laura Tincher

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Abstract

Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, and K. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin, chromium, and potassium. Vitamin C protects the body from free radicals which destroy the healthy cells in the body. Niacin helps to lower triglyceride, a fat present in our blood.

Core Details

Publication ID

FCS3-568

Status

New

Publication Date

May. 3, 2013

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Publication Area

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu