5 Side Effects Of Excessive Tomato Consumption


Jyoti
20-07-2023, 08:30 IST
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    No denying that tomatoes are best in adding taste to any recipe. But excessive intake of tomatoes can be harmful to health. Tap to see.

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Acid Reflux

    Tomatoes are acidic and they might cause heartburn. Tomatoes are packed with malic and citric acids and can make the stomach produce excessive gastric acid.

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Allergies

    Symptoms of a tomato allergy most often occur immediately after the fruit is consumed. These include hives, skin irritation, rashes, and swelling of the face.

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Kidney problems

    If you have chronic kidney problems, avoid the intake of tomatoes as it contains excessive water.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Tomatoes may be one reason for irritable bowel syndrome, given their irritating skins and seeds. If you already have IBS, tomatoes can also trigger bloating.

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Diarrhoea

    Tomatoes are greasy and acidic and their consumption must be avoided in diarrhoea. Diarrhoea can occur in individuals suffering from tomato intolerance.

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