Waistlines in the Columbus, Ohio area may shrink if more Central Ohioans drink daily tomato juice. Tomato Juice contains lycopene, which is a phytochemical and carotene believed to provide protection against metabolic diseases. According to a recent research study published in the journal Nutrition, tomato juice consumption resulted in less weight, body fat, waist size, body mass index, and cholesterol levels. In addition, there was also a decrease in inflammatory adipokines.  25 young females completed the study. Their ages ranged from 20 to 30-years-old. They had body mass indexes ≥ 20. They drank 280 mL (about 10 ounces) of tomato juice (containing 32.5 mg of lycopene) daily for 2 months. The subjects otherwise continued with their normal diet and exercise schedule. This study demonstrated that there are metabolic benefits of tomato juice in generally healthy women. Other benefits include decreases in adiposity and decreasing inflammatory adipokine levels.

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http://www.nutritionjrnl.com/article/S0899-9007(14)00502-4/abstract