According to British scientists, dishes that include tomatoes or tomato paste, contribute to increase the resistance of the skin to the effects of ultraviolet rays, which can cause premature aging and skin cancer, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. Net Scientists have involved in the experiment two groups of volunteers for ten people. The first group for three months was given daily 55 grams of tomato paste (tomatoes are cooked for cooking) and 10 grams of olive oil. The second group was given only olive oil.

After three months of the experiment, scientists studied skin samples of participants. It turned out that those who consumed tomato paste had 33% more punctate, which protects against sunburn and adds skin elasticity.

Scientists admit that the main component of tomatoes, which enhances skin protection, is the antioxidant lycopene. Its concentration increases with the heat treatment of tomatoes. Tomato diet significantly increased the content of procalagen.

According to dermatologist Leslie Rhodes, this indicates the possibility of suspending and reversing the aging process of the skin.

Although the protection created by lycopene is weak, research shows that a diet high in antioxidant-rich tomatoes can become an additional sun protection, says Dr. Coleney Holden of the British Dermatology Association. Specialists at the same time admit that since the study was limited both in terms of the number of volunteers and in duration, its results need to be checked.

Medicinform. Net.