Probiotic-Fermented Tomato Boosts Liver Fat Metabolism
Jenn Hoskins
10th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Study in China found fermented tomatoes can help fight obesity
- Fermented tomatoes reduced sugar, increased antioxidants, and slowed fat/carb digestion
- Key compounds in tomatoes were identified that reduce liver fat accumulation
References
Main Study
1) Probiotic-fermented tomato with hepatic lipid metabolism modulation effects: analysis of physicochemical properties, bioactivities, and potential bioactive compounds.
Published 9th April, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo05535c
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