This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease
Science Daily
February 10, 2026
A large U.S. study suggests that not getting enough lycopene—the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color—may seriously raise the risk of severe gum disease in older adults. Researchers found that seniors with adequate lycopene intake had about one-third the risk of severe periodontitis compared with those who fell short.
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Originally published on Science Daily on 2/10/2026