Tomato Juice may Kill Harmful Bacteria EP. 1192 JUN 2024

This research examined the potential of tomato juice to combat bacterial infections. The study found that tomato juice effectively eliminated Salmonella Typhi, the cause of typhoid fever, and uropathogenic E. coli, a bacterium associated with urinary tract infections, within 24 hours. The authors suggest these antimicrobial properties stem from naturally occurring peptides in tomatoes. These findings raise the possibility that incorporating tomato juice into one's diet could be a valuable tool for managing certain bacterial infections.

#tomato #typhoid #UTI

Kwon RS, Lee GY, Lee S, Song J.2024.Antimicrobial properties of tomato juice and peptides against typhoidal Salmonella. Microbiol Spectr12:e03102-23.https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03102-23

Alchepharma,Ralph Turchiano,citation,research,study,tomato juice,Salmonella Typhi,typhoid fever,uropathogenic E. coli,UTIs,urinary tract infections,foodborne pathogens,antimicrobial properties,tomato-derived antimicrobial peptides,tdAMPs,lifestyle interventions,natural antimicrobials,plant-based antimicrobials,Salmonella Typhimurium,E. coli,cationic peptides,amphipathic peptides,immune system,public health,dietary interventions,antimicrobial resistance