00:00A new study from Ohio State University is drawing attention to tomato soy juice.
00:05Researchers say the drink may help reduce inflammation in the body.
00:08The study involved just 12 adults living with obesity.
00:12Participants first drank tomato soy juice for four weeks.
00:15The drink contained high levels of lycopene and soy isoflavones.
00:19Researchers then compared the results with regular tomato juice.
00:23Blood tests showed lower levels of three major inflammatory proteins.
00:27A fourth marker, tumor necrosis factor alpha, also decreased.
00:31But the change was not strong enough to be as measurable.
00:34Researchers say the findings point to potential benefits from functional foods.
00:39Tomatoes provide lycopene, an antioxidant linked to health benefits.
00:44Soy contains isoflavones, plant compounds with anti-inflammatory properties.
00:48Chronic inflammation can develop silently and contribute to disease risk.
00:52However, researchers stress that one food cannot solve complex health problems.
00:57The study was small, and larger research is still needed.
01:01For now, the findings highlight the potential of plant-based foods.
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