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Tomato Sauce can help reduce LDL (Bad Cholesterol) Levels

Control bad cholesterol with lycopene.

Real Age reports that a recent study showed the consumption of 25 milligrams of lycopene daily over several weeks resulted in a 10% reduction in LDL levels in most participants.  These results were similar to the effect of a low dose statin drug over the same period.  A 1/2 cup of marinara sauce contains 25 milligrams of lycopene.

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