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[REGNUM.RU] Tomatoes, which contain lycopene, are beneficial for cardiovascular health.Cardiologist, internist, and functional diagnostics specialist Andrey Kondrakhin spoke with Regnum News Agency on Sunday, July 12.
"Tomatoes contain lycopene. This substance helps the body fight oxidative stress and has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle: it helps remove toxins and prevents oxidation. But raw tomatoes contain little lycopene. It needs to be activated: by frying, boiling, or making sauces—then the lycopene content increases," Kondrakhin explained.
The cardiologist reminded us that the heart is a muscle, and any moving organ requires nutrition. Foods rich in potassium and magnesium are especially beneficial for the heart.
"Magnesium dilates blood vessels and normalizes blood pressure. Potassium is also essential for a healthy heart. These elements are found in fish, nuts, and organ meats. There are also mineral supplements that can be taken separately. However, it's important to know your limits. For example, too much potassium is dangerous—it causes arrhythmia," the doctor noted.
| One of the side effects of too much potassium is death without warning, my pharmacist informed me when he disagreed with the amount my doctor had prescribed. |
Kondrakhin also urged people to reduce their consumption of foods high in cholesterol. Avoiding such foods will make the work of both the heart and blood vessels easier.
Earlier, on July 11, Gennady Onishchenko, Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Education and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, predicted an increase in life expectancy in Russia to 81 years. According to him, longevity is promoted not only by advances in medicine, but also by levels of physical activity and nutrition.
| Related article in the July issue of magazine published by the Life Extension nutraceutical company |
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