Thursday, February 9, 2012

'Tomato in a pill' may help prevent heart disease

(BBC) UPDATED 2009-06-01
Scientists have found that a supplement made from tomatoes may protect against heart disease and strokes when taken daily. The supplement--called Ateronon--contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet, lycopene, which blocks the bad cholesterol that can clog the arteries. In a preliminary trial of 150 patients with heart disease, Ateronon reduced the oxidation of harmful fats in the blood to almost zero within eight weeks. Though the supplement is being launched as a dietary supplement, experts say more trials are needed to determine its effectiveness.  Read full story >
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