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While no Indian dish can be complete without a portion of tomatoes, there's more reason than habit to eat this ruby veggie. A new US study reveals that an antioxidant found in high concentrations in tomato may prevent a painful womb condition
 In recent years, several studies have shown that tomatoes contain compounds that have been proven to help prevent cancer, heart disease and cataracts. In fact, a new US study reveals how the miracle veggie is also effective in fighting endometriosis, a painful womb condition that affects approximately 25% to 30% Indian women.
Tamatar keeps Claudia fit
German supermodel
Claudia Schiffer eats lightly at dinner and gorges on salads and steamed vegetables. She is often seen on location snacking on tomato juice.
Tomato aur endometriosis ka connection
Dr Nozer Sheriar Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Studies have show that consuming tomatoes has multiple health benefits. The latest one reveals how Lycopene, found in tomatoes, can help treat endometriosis. It would be premature to conclude that tomatoes can cure infertility in women. More research needs to be done, and other studies need to support this claim before it can be taken seriously.
What is endometriosis?
It's a condition in which cells similar to the ones inside the uterus, start growing outside the uterus, creating fertility problems in women.
What are the symptoms?
Endometriosis is characterised by chronic pains, menstrual cramps, painful intercourse, nausea, vomiting and painful urination.
Who is more prone to it, and what causes the condition?
While most cases of endometriosis are diagnosed in women aged 25 to 35, it has also been reported in teenage girls. Delaying pregnancy or marriage until later, is also believed to increase the risk of developing endometriosis. Smoking can increase risk too.
How is it diagnosed?
A doctor can evaluate your symptoms by discussing your medical history and performing a pelvic examination to check for cysts, unusual tenderness or a thickening of the pelvic area.
Treatment and cure
Endometriosis can be treated with medication or with surgery. The goals of medication differ from pain relief to enhancement of fertility.
4 reasons to eat tamatar
Beat cancer: Tomatoes contain Lycopene, a vital anti-oxidant that helps fight cancerous cell formation. Prostate cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and cancers of the stomach, mouth, pharynx, and esophagus have all been proven to be staved off by high levels of Lycopene.
Beat macular degenrative disease: Research shows that there is a likelihood that the consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products may prevent serum lipid oxidation and reduce the risk of macular degenerative disease.
Beat cholesterol: Other studies prove how consuming tomatoes can help prevent heart disease and fight cholesterol.
Reduces Blood-Clotting Tendencies: Other studies prove how having tomato juice can reduce the tendency toward blood clotting.
Raw tomatoes rich in vitamins
Deepshikha Agarwal
Dietician and Sports Nutritionist
The best way to consume tomatoes is to have them raw, in a salad since the vitamins and fibre remain intact. However, patients suffering from kidney stones should avoid tomatoes; the seeds could aggravate their condition. | 
