Tomatoes 🍅 in Pregnancy 🤰

Oxidative stress induces DNA damage and when DNA damage exceeds the cellular capacity to repair it, the accumulation of errors can overwhelm the cell resulting in fixation of genome mutations that can be transmitted to future cell generations. DNA damage can have adverse consequences in pregnancy outcomes like structural birth defects, congenital abnormalities, miscarriages, long term health complications in offspring etc.
Lycopene found in tomatoes is a potent antioxidant which supports the cells to repair the damage.
Lycopene is also found in other red fruits like watermelon, red guavas, grapefruit. In tomato powders, sun dried tomatoes and soups.

Potassium in tomatoes also help to maintain optimal BP levels & reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia.

The vitamin C content in tomatoes assists in the absorption of iron, which is required during pregnancy.

Vitamin A and vitamin C strengthen the immune system, which helps fight infection and disease during pregnancy.

Tomatoes contain about 94-95% water which help manage hydration levels and can be especially beneficial in the first trimester when morning sickness and vomiting can lead to dehydration.

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