Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) prevents lead-induced testicular toxicity.

Background: Lead, an example of heavy metals, has, for decades, being known for its adverse effects on various body organs and systems such that their functions are compromised.

Aim: In the present study, the ability of lead to adversely affect the male reproductive system was investigated and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum: Source of antioxidants) paste (TP) was administered orally to prevent the adverse effects of Pb.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen Sprague Dawley rats, randomised into three groups (n = 5), were used for this study.