13/09/2026
Could a daily spoonful of tomato paste boost your brain? 🍅🧠
A new clinical trial found that eating just two tablespoons of concentrated tomato paste daily for 3 months significantly improved memory, focus, and processing speed in healthy middle-aged adults.
Researchers credit lycopene, the antioxidant that makes tomatoes red, which can cross the blood-brain barrier to reduce inflammation. MRI scans also showed more efficient brain network connectivity and a trend toward higher BDNF (a protein linked to neural growth).
While larger studies are needed, it’s an easy, exciting reason to add more tomato products to your diet!
Faculty of Agriculture Saba Basha الصفحة الرسمية لكلية الزراعة سابا باشا
Source: López-Solís, R., et al. (2026). Antioxidants.