Male fertility and tomatoes. How men can use tomatoes to their advantage?
Using them in certain way can increase the fertility in men
Tomatoes are one of the most abundant fruits on earth and is widely used in all households for a variety of dishes. They come in various sizes, shapes and colors with myriad nutrition benefits to offer. One of the prominent nutrition among them is a compound called “lycopene”. It belongs to the carotenoid family of compounds and is responsible for the red coloration of some of the fruits and vegetables and plants use them for photosynthesis and provides protection from harmful UV light. Human body cannot synthesize lycopene of its own and can only be sourced from plants. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant protecting the body from oxidative stress.
Why lycopene is important for men?
It has been found that, although in human body lycopene accumulates in several organs, its concentration in testis is the most highest (up to 10 times when compared to other tissues). This suggests that lycopene has an active role to play in the spermatogenesis in men. Also several studies have shown evidence that lycopene can help in male fertility.
How men can use lycopene to their advantage?
The bio availability of lycopene in tomatoes in the human body can be increased in two…