These benefits are revealed in a study by a team of experts from several universities inManchester and Newcastle, England. A total of 20 participants who have a healthy skinis involved in experimental research. Every day, 10 participants were given as much tomato sauce 5 teaspoons (55 grams), equivalent to 5-6 grains tomatoes mixed with 10 grams of olive oil. The remaining 10participants only get olive oil and should not eat tomatoes.

At the beginning of the study, participants’ skin sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation (UV) is measured and compared with 12 weeks thereafter. As a result, participants who everyday get the ketchup to 33 percent more protection from UV rays. UV light is one trigger various types of skin damage, ranging from premature aging to cancer. These rays are everywhere, but most commonly found in sunlight due to thedepletion of the ozone layer in the atmosphere.