According to a report on the Daily Health website, eating tomatoes is beneficial for the health of frequent flyers, helping them prevent the formation of blood clots.
"Deep vein thrombosis," a serious condition, can be fatal for airline passengers who remain sedentary in uncomfortable seating for extended periods. It is understood that patients with deep vein thrombosis account for 12% of international airline passengers. Official statistics in the UK show that approximately 40 British airline passengers die each year from deep vein thrombosis. However, some scientists estimate that the actual number of people dying from this disease is much higher.
A research team led by British Professor Asim Yutarua conducted an experiment with 200 volunteers. The scientists' research indicates that tomatoes significantly reduced the blood viscosity of these subjects. As we know, reduced blood viscosity can make it more difficult for blood clots to form, while also lowering the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.
"This beneficial effect of tomatoes was observed in 97% of the subjects and lasted for up to 18 hours," the scientists stated. Tomatoes contain an anti-thrombotic element called "flavonoids," and six fresh tomatoes can provide a sufficient amount of flavonoids required by the human body.