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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Can eating tomatoes, watermelons cure depression?

A new study published in the Food Science and Nutrition journal has found that lycopene, commonly found in tomatoes and watermelons can actually ease depression symptoms.

"Compared to commonly used clinical antidepressants, lycopene offers higher safety," the researchers have said. Lycopene is a natural plant extract widely studied for its powerful antioxidant and neuroprotective effects.

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