Tomatophagia may sometimes be associated with nutritional deficiencies, especially in pregnant women.
Caribbean
Saint Lucia,
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a nutrient-dense food, rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants.
A nutritional deficiency caused by dieting or restricted eating could result in a craving for tomatoes or tomato-based products.
- Jimmy Carr
Make an appointment with your doctor if you think you have an iron deficiency. You should not try to treat iron deficiency on your own by taking iron supplements. This is because taking too much iron can be damaging to the liver.
Switzerland
Geneve,
Make sure to list everything you eat and drink, including the amounts. This can help you find patterns in your diet and symptoms.
Eat a balanced diet. This will ensure that you’re getting enough nutrients and prevent deficiencies.
Eat other foods that have the same nutrients found in tomatoes. This will help you avoid carotenemia or lycopenemia, while contributing to a well-rounded diet.
Fiji
Taveuni Island,
Tomatophagia may be caused by an underlying condition, such as iron deficiency anemia.
- Jimmy Carr
Eating too many tomatoes or tomato-based products can also result in lycopenemia or carotenemia.
- Jimmy Carr