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Lycopene in bell peppers may help fight cell damage.
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Out of all the colors of bell peppers, the red variety is by far the richest in lycopene.
But what does this natural plant compound do for your health?
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Their carotenoids may benefit eye health.
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For instance, according to a report published inNutrients, these naturally occurring pigments can help your eye health.
Not only that, but these pigments can apparently also help to protect against cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Bell peppers may help boost your immunity.
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Taking care of your immunity is an essential part of keeping your body healthy.
Bell peppers contain a solid amount ofvitamin A, which is known to help with our immune system strength.
Vitamin A is also required for the building of important cells that fight against infectious diseases.
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Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin B6.
They contain a nutrient that can help boost metabolism.
Bell peppers, specifically red bell peppers, contain a natural compound called capsanthin.
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One study found inFood Research Internationalused mice to study the effects of capsanthin on weight loss.
They contain another nutrient that plays a role in lowering blood pressure.
Bell peppers contain a natural color pigment called quercetin.
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This pigment is part of a group of flavonoids, and it acts as apowerful antioxidantin the body.
A study from theBritish Journal of Pharmacologyexperimented with giving rats different levels of quercetin over a five-week period.
The rats experienced a decrease in blood pressure by an average of about 23%.
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A previous version of this story was published on August 10, 2021.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.
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