• Home
  • News
  • World
  • Politics
  • Money
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • More
    • Tech
    • Web Stories
    • Spotlight
    • Press Release
What's On

Kate Middleton’s ‘strict rules’ for kids as Prince George gets ‘guiding hand’

19 July 2025

Saudi Prince Al-Waleed dies after 20 years in coma following horror London crash

19 July 2025

Holidaymakers rush to buy half price Antler cabin case ‘perfect’ for easyJet passengers

19 July 2025

How to watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight for FREE on DAZN on TV

19 July 2025

Hand luggage law change could shake up Ryanair and easyJet rules

19 July 2025

Katy Perry fans praise her ‘professionalism’ after prop drops as star clings on

19 July 2025

Anyone growing certain vegetables must do one thing to protect crop

19 July 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Trending
  • Kate Middleton’s ‘strict rules’ for kids as Prince George gets ‘guiding hand’
  • Saudi Prince Al-Waleed dies after 20 years in coma following horror London crash
  • Holidaymakers rush to buy half price Antler cabin case ‘perfect’ for easyJet passengers
  • How to watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight for FREE on DAZN on TV
  • Hand luggage law change could shake up Ryanair and easyJet rules
  • Katy Perry fans praise her ‘professionalism’ after prop drops as star clings on
  • Anyone growing certain vegetables must do one thing to protect crop
  • Babies’ horrifying ‘blistering skin’ from parents applying bronzer and lip gloss
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
England TimesEngland Times
Demo
  • Home
  • News
  • World
  • Politics
  • Money
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • More
    • Tech
    • Web Stories
    • Spotlight
    • Press Release
England TimesEngland Times
Home » Drinking red juice could help unblock arteries with high cholesterol
Health

Drinking red juice could help unblock arteries with high cholesterol

By staff23 April 2025No Comments3 Mins Read

The major health issue might be avoidable with the right diet – which could include this ‘tangy’ juice

The red juice could help cut the risk of suffering from heart problems or a stroke
The red juice could help cut the risk of suffering from heart problems or a stroke(Image: Getty)

Experts have claimed that a glass of tomato juice in the morning could be beneficial in fighting high cholesterol. It could also help ward off other chronic diseases thanks to one powerful element.

This glass might sound like an acquired taste compared to other fruit juices that are more popular, like orange and apple. But, this slightly tangy beverage might be worth it for the sake of your heart health.

The juice costs £1.35 for a long-life pack in Tesco, which works out at about 14p per glass. You could also get this drink from other supermarekts – like Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons for similar prices.

Experts at the University of Illinois claimed that the “health hero” drink owes its powerful benefits to its lycopene levels. Not only does this give tomatoes their naturally red look, it is also a powerful antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage.

These unstable molecules – known as free radicals – can contribute to ageing and various health issues, so countering this with some healthy foods packed with lycopene may help. When free radicals outnumber or overwhelm the body’s antioxidants, a state called oxidative stress can occur, which has been linked to various chronic diseases and the signs of ageing.

Tomato juice might not be your first choice in the supermarket - but it will be worth it
Tomato juice might not be your first choice in the supermarket – but it will be worth it(Image:
GETTY
)

Dr. Edward Giovannucci, a nutrition and epidemiology professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, said: “The shape of the lycopene molecule makes it very effective in being able to quench free radicals. We don’t really understand it entirely yet, but lycopene may have specific properties that protect the cell in a way other antioxidants may not.”

This protection goes beyond keeping signs of ageing at bay. It may also help reduce inflammation, which supports reducing high cholesterol. A 2014 study examined the effects of tomato juice consumption on high cholesterol levels and inflammation.

The researchers found that those who drank the juice at least four times a week for two months experienced a reduction in LDL (bad) levels. Some even saw a “slight increase in HDL” – the good kind of cholesterol.

Still-life of fresh tomatoes and juice on a wooden table.
Tomato juice could help cut down levels of bad cholesterol(Image: Getty)

The NHS website states that high cholesterol can block your blood vessels, making it more likely for a person to suffer heart problems or a stroke. The cause of high cholesterol can vary from person to person.

Genetics may play a part – with anyone who is over 50, born male or of South Asian/sub-Saharan African origin at increased risk. It can also run in families but is often a result of lifestyle choices – eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol.

Alongside any prescribed medication, diet makes a major difference in naturally reducing harmful cholesterol. The NHS suggests how to do this on its website here.

This article is not intended to go against medical advice. You should always listen to your doctor and make sure any major changes have been thoroughly discussed beforehand to avoid serious complications.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email

Related News

Brits urged to use SPF in this unlikely spot to avoid long-term damage

19 July 2025

Mum says ‘screams will haunt me’ after girl, eight, suffers McDonald’s accident

19 July 2025

Everything you must not wear into MRI as man ‘sucked in by necklace’ and dies

19 July 2025

‘Processed’ food that could actually reduce heart disease risk

19 July 2025

‘NHS can’t keep me alive for my son, so I’m raising £100,000 to try’

19 July 2025

Sleep expert shares hack that may beat insomnia

19 July 2025
Latest News

Saudi Prince Al-Waleed dies after 20 years in coma following horror London crash

19 July 2025

Holidaymakers rush to buy half price Antler cabin case ‘perfect’ for easyJet passengers

19 July 2025

How to watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight for FREE on DAZN on TV

19 July 2025

Hand luggage law change could shake up Ryanair and easyJet rules

19 July 2025
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Don't Miss
Entertainment

Katy Perry fans praise her ‘professionalism’ after prop drops as star clings on

By staff19 July 20250

Katy Perry was performing Roar at the Chase Centre when the butterfly prop she was…

Anyone growing certain vegetables must do one thing to protect crop

19 July 2025

Babies’ horrifying ‘blistering skin’ from parents applying bronzer and lip gloss

19 July 2025

Mexican drug cartels kidnap thousands of kids after targeting them in McDonald’s

19 July 2025
England Times
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
© 2025 England Times. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Go to mobile version