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Biotech / Medical : Nutrition
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From: Ian@SI2/27/2007 3:47:03 PM
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UNIQUE TOMATOES TOPS IN DISEASE-FIGHTING ANTIOXIDANTS

COLUMBUS , Ohio – Deep red tomatoes get their rich color from lycopene, a disease-fighting antioxidant. A new study, however, suggests that a special variety of orange-colored tomatoes provide a different form of lycopene, one that our bodies may more readily use.

Researchers found that eating spaghetti covered in sauce made from these orange tomatoes, called Tangerine tomatoes, caused a noticeable boost in this form of lycopene in participants' blood.

Whole story and a variety of links available at: researchnews.osu.edu
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