Beneficial Effects and Potential Risks Of Tomatoes Consumption For Human Health: An Overview
Cette étude passe en revue l'effet d'une consommation de tomates et de ses produits dérivés (jus, sauce, etc.) sur diverses pathologies, dont le cancer de la prostate
Tomato and its derived products have a very interesting nutritional value, besides to display prominent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. In terms of tomatoes consumption, it is quite safe to eat. However, its overall consumption varies from individual to individual. Indeed, either beneficial or harmful effects of plants or its derived products are closely related to its quality, including the presence of biologically active compounds. On the other hand, the synthesis and accumulation of these bioactive molecules depends on many other factors, such as environmental conditions. In this sense, this review briefly highlights the relationship between the chemistry of tomato and its derived products and their beneficial or harmful effects on human health, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease/heartburn, allergies, kidney and cardiovascular disorders, prostate cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, lycopenodermia, body aches, arthritis and urinary problems.