Daily Tomato Consumption May Reduce Liver Fat: Study

A small exploratory study suggests that daily consumption of tomatoes can help reduce liver fat in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The study involved 79 adults with MASLD, divided into two groups: one consumed 200 grams of raw tomatoes and 50 grams of tomato sauce daily for six weeks, while the other followed a tomato-free diet.

Results indicated that liver fat decreased in both groups, but the reduction was more significant in those who consumed tomatoes. The study noted that while tomato consumption may help reduce liver fat without major changes in body weight, it did not find significant differences in other health measures such as liver stiffness and blood lipids.

Researchers highlighted the presence of compounds like lycopene and carotenoids in tomatoes, which may contribute to liver health, although the study did not measure their blood levels. Experts cautioned that the study's short duration and selective participant criteria limit the applicability of the results.