Can eating more tomatoes daily help lower high blood pressure, and what does the evidence show in Europe?

Tomatoes and blood pressure explained: lycopene, potassium intake, antioxidant effects, hypertension risk, and clinical interpretation.

In this episode, we review research on tomato consumption and its potential impact on blood pressure under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How potassium supports blood pressure regulation

• The role of lycopene as an antioxidant

• Evidence from dietary studies on tomato-rich diets

• The difference between whole foods and supplement extracts

• Why overall dietary pattern (e.g., DASH diet) matters more than a single food

• When home blood pressure monitoring is recommended

• Situations where medication changes may be declined pending consistent readings

We explain how doctors assess average blood pressure readings, BMI, salt intake, kidney function, cardiovascular risk profile, and medication adherence during an online consultation in the EU. Tomatoes may contribute to a heart-healthy diet, but they do not replace antihypertensive medication when clinically indicated.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where cardiovascular consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/can-eating-more-tomatoes-daily-help-lower-high-blood-pressure