Br J Dermatol January 2011 PMID 20854436

Tomato paste rich in lycopene protects against cutaneous photodamage in humans in vivo: a randomized controlled trial.

M Rizwan, I Rodriguez-Blanco, A Harbottle, M A Birch-Machin, R E B Watson, L E Rhodes

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Overall, the discussions reflect a moderate level of agreement and interest, with some users citing specific benefits like antioxidant effects and UV protection, and others referencing scientific explanations or debunking myths. The tone remains informative but not overly enthusiastic, contributing to a balanced perception of the article's significance.

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Most discussions recognize the potential benefits of lycopene-rich tomato paste in protecting skin from sun damage, showing moderate support for the research findings.

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Participants display some curiosity about the topic, with mentions of antioxidants and skin protection, but generally do not delve deeply into technical aspects.

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A study found that daily intake of tomato paste rich in lycopene enhances skin's protection against UV radiation, as shown by an increased minimal erythema dose (MED), indicating reduced skin sensitivity.
The research observed that tomato paste consumption reduced UV-induced damage to skin structure proteins like fibrillin-1 and decreased mitochondrial DNA damage, suggesting antioxidant effects of lycopene in protecting skin cells.
While the skin's immediate sensitivity (MED) didn't change significantly, biomarkers of skin damage and oxidative stress showed notable improvements after supplementing with lycopene-rich tomato paste.

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@maryammjamali This is my favorite skincare YouTuber, she's a chemist by profession and she's debunked and clarified the study. https://t.co/Yb87Rnmgs4

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3. Sari tomat Tomat mengandung likopen yang dapat membantu melindungi kulit dari kerusakan akibat sinar matahari dan mencerahkan kulit. Hal ini terdapat dalam British Journal of Dermatology, dengan judul Tomato Paste Rich in Lycopene Protects Against Cutaneous Photodamage in

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