Recent studies have shown that consumption of tomatoes can increase the level of hormones that play an important role in the metabolism of sugar and fat in the body . A diet rich in tomato intake cuts risk of breast cancer in women who are potentially affected by cancer .
The study, published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that women who were randomly assigned to eat tomatoes and tomato products of food ( containing 25 milligrams of lycopene per day ) , increased levels of hormones that regulate metabolism or adiponectin .
" The benefits of eating lots of tomatoes and tomato -based products , even in the short term , is a testament to our findings , " said researcher Adana Llanos , assistant professor of epidemiology at Rutgers University .
He continued , " Eating fruits and vegetables , which are rich in essential nutrients , vitamins , minerals , and phytochemicals such as lycopene , showed significant benefit . "
This study also shows an increase in adiponectin levels may help prevent breast cancer . It is associated with obesity were identified as risk factors for breast cancer .
The study, published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that women who were randomly assigned to eat tomatoes and tomato products of food ( containing 25 milligrams of lycopene per day ) , increased levels of hormones that regulate metabolism or adiponectin .
" The benefits of eating lots of tomatoes and tomato -based products , even in the short term , is a testament to our findings , " said researcher Adana Llanos , assistant professor of epidemiology at Rutgers University .
He continued , " Eating fruits and vegetables , which are rich in essential nutrients , vitamins , minerals , and phytochemicals such as lycopene , showed significant benefit . "
This study also shows an increase in adiponectin levels may help prevent breast cancer . It is associated with obesity were identified as risk factors for breast cancer .
