Researchers are discovering that they are also an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, which, it is suggested, lowers the risk of certain illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease.
Teadlased ütlevad, et tomat on ka suurepäraseks lükopiini allikaks. Lükopiin on tugev antioksüdant, mis pidavat vähendama näiteks vähki ja südamehaigustesse haigestumise riski.