A recent study in the Food Science and Nutrition journal highlights lycopene, found in tomatoes and watermelons, as an effective and safer alternative to clinical antidepressants. Researchers observed that lycopene significantly improved depressive-like behaviors in mice, suggesting its potential for novel antidepressant therapies. Lycopene is best absorbed with healthy fats, and heating enhances its bioavailability.Can eating tomatoes, watermelons cure depression?
A recent study in the Food Science and Nutrition journal highlights lycopene, found in tomatoes and watermelons, as an effective and safer alternative to clinical antidepressants. Researchers observed that lycopene significantly improved depressive-like behaviors in mice, suggesting its potential for novel antidepressant therapies. Lycopene is best absorbed with healthy fats, and heating enhances its bioavailability.