These antioxidant anthocyanins are highly available in our bioengineered Purple Tomatoes™. A paper published in Nature Biotechnology in 2008 showed that consumption of NPS purple tomatoes extends the lifespan of cancer-prone mice by 30%.
Healthy Antioxidants: Plant Anthocyanins
Most Americans are deficient in the consumption of anthocyanins; the average is 12 mg/day. Research has shown potential health benefits from anthocyanin consumption at levels of 100-500 mg/day, though there isn't yet a universally agreed-upon recommended daily amount. Individuals should consult healthcare providers about their specific needs. A single serving of savory Norfolk Purple Tomatoes™ delivers about this amount, roughly equivalent to a single serving of blueberries.
NHP has a patented technology for increasing the production of these beneficial purple pigments in plants. Tomato fruit expressing genes derived from the Snapdragon plant (Antirrhinum majus) exhibit a beautiful deep purple color thoughout the fruit, as a result of the high levels of anthocyanins.
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