• A recent study observed the effects of tomato consumption on the gut microbiome in pigs.
• After 10 piglets were fed a diet of which 10% was freeze-dried tomato powder, their ratio of “good” to “bad” bacteria shifted toward a more favorable profile.
• The tomato-fed pigs also acquired greater diversity in their gut microbial community, believed to be a signifier of stronger gut health.
• The findings could potentially lead to dietary recommendations for long-term health in humans.

By Robby Berman on November 15, 2022

Fact checked by Catherine Carver, MPH

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