Scientists Had People Eat Tomato Paste For 3 Months. Their Brain Scans Looked Different.
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“Researchers observed changes in brain scans after participants consumed tomato paste daily for three months. The study suggests a link between the antioxidant-rich food and neurological effects.”
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