Ketchup is a common condiment used for everything from hot dogs to french fries. But have you ever thought about it as something that benefits your health?’
While you might consider the most notable benefit of ketchup to be its ability to enhance flavor, ketchup provides a number of other benefits, mostly derived from tomatoes, which are a primary ingredient in ketchup.
1. It reduces risk of prostate cancer
Eating tomato sauce two or more times a week reduces a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer by around 20 per cent, according to a 2002 American study of 47,000 men. Earlier research suggested it was lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, which cut the cancer risk.
2. It increases sperm count
Lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red colour, could also boost male fertility, a study published earlier this year found. Researchers found the antioxidant could increase sperm count by up to 70 per cent, increase swimming speed and reduce the number of abnormal sperm.
3. It cuts cholesterol
Tests carried out by Finnish scientists found that ketchup could cut low-density lipoprotein, aka ‘bad cholesterol’.
4. It improves your eyesight
As well as being high in vitamin C and low in fat, ketchup contains vitamin A, which is key for a healthy immune system and, perhaps crucially, good vision.
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Abril 10, 2022
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