A new animal study published in Food Science & Nutrition has found that the tomato-derived carotenoid lycopene can boost cognition, while also reducing depressive symptoms.
Lycopene is a red pigment commonly found in the tomato, and previous studies have implicated its potential in supporting cardiovascular and bone health.
This study suggests the role of lycopene as a cognitive health nutraceutical, though further human-based studies must be conducted to fully validate this.
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