Lycopene and Tomatoes

Lycopene is a kind of vitamin which gives tomatoes and pink grapefruit their red pigment, has a strong anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Therefore, tomatoes are good for health but those who have viral cold sores or reocurrences of cold sores should avoid eating tomatoes.

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