Superfood watch: 10 amazing health benefits of tomatoes

By Namita S Kalla | April 23, 2025 | Image: Canva

10 health benefits of tomatoes, more than a vitamin superfood

They are rich in chlorogenic acid, which helps neutralize and flush out harmful compounds from pollution and cigarette smoke

Detoxifies airborne pollutants

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Melatonin precursors and magnesium in tomatoes can naturally support your sleep-wake cycle and ease nighttime restlessness

Supports better sleep

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Lycopene and other antioxidants in tomatoes have shown potential in reducing telomere shortening, a key marker of ageing

Reduces effects of ageing

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Compounds in tomato seed extract have mild anticoagulant properties that reduce platelet aggregation and support healthy blood flow

Prevents blood clots

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The potassium and antioxidant blend in tomatoes may support inner ear function and protect against age-related hearing loss

Boosts hearing health

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Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that may bind with metals like lead or cadmium, reducing their absorption in the gut

Reduces metal absorption

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Research links chronic brain inflammation to anxiety. Tomatoes reduce neuroinflammation through lycopene’s antioxidant effect

Fights inflammation

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Tomatoes are high in vitamin K and  vitamin C, both essential for collagen production and tissue repair post-injury

Improves wound healing

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Indigestible fibers in tomato skins can  feed beneficial gut microbes, promoting a healthier microbiome and better digestion

Good natural prebiotic

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Lycopene and phytonutrients in it modulate estrogen metabolism, which may ease mood swings and reduce bloating symptoms

Balance hormones

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