Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tomatoe
Organic tomatoes better
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Organic tomatoes have significantly higher levels of flavonoids, compared to non-organic tomatoes, according to the results of a 10-year study carried out by researchers at the University of California.
Flavonoids are a class of water-soluble pigments present in many plants. They are known to lower hypertension, thus lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The researchers believe that it is the quality of the soil that gives the organic tomatoes their higher flavonoid levels, specifically, the absence of fertilisers.
- MEDICAL NEWS TODAY
