Tomato compound may help protect against fatty liver disease

A new study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults.

For decades, the red pigment lycopene has been considered the tomato’s star nutrient.

But the new research from Tufts University suggests that phytoene, a colorless precursor of lycopene, may also contribute to tomatoes’ protectiv...