Harmful effects that can come from eating too many tomatoes
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Last updated on - May 15, 2020, 17:43 IST01/5Do you love eating tomatoes?
Indian cuisine and tomatoes go hand in hand. The red juicy veggie which is actually a fruit is also widely consumed as it is or stirred up in several dishes for its sweet-tangy taste. Apart from adding taste, tomatoes also have effective health benefits. This is why you will see many beauty remedies that involve tomatoes. This nutritious superfood contains tons of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and folate that can keep diseases at bay. However, eating too many tomatoes can also have harmful effects on your health. Here’s why you should not eat too many tomatoes.
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02/5Acid reflux
Tomato contains acid and when eaten too many in one go can give you acid reflux and gastritis issues. People with digestive stress should eat tomatoes moderately or rarely.
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03/5Kidney issues
Rich in minerals like potassium, tomato can cause stress to the kidney functioning if eaten way too much. The high levels of oxalate can cause kidney issues.
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04/5Joint pain
Due to the presence of solanine in tomatoes, excessive eating can cause swelling and pain in the joints. This can also cause inflammations in between the bone joints. Older people with low bone density are more prone to this condition.
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05/5Lycopenodermia
Lycopenodermia is a skin condition that can be caused from the lycopene found in tomato. This can cause dryness, itchiness and redness or discolouration of the skin. This can be very painful.
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