'Tomato peel pill' treatment of stroke?

Scientists say a pill containing a chemical found in tomato peels can reduce the risk of stroke and slow the progression of cancer, according to The Telegraph.

The pill, called Ateronon , contains lycopene, which has previously been shown to help smooth out blocked arteries, and has been identified as one of the major health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Hai.

Tomato peels can reduce the risk of stroke

Now a follow-up test has shown that the natural therapy can also help a patient's blood vessels work more efficiently, enhance blood flow and soften the arteries that suffer from age-related sclerosis.

Researchers believe that the pill could limit the damage caused by heart disease, although more research will need to be done to determine whether the positive signs will result in fewer. stroke or heart attack or not.

Ateronon uses a modified lycopene compound to make blood more readily absorbed than natural lycopene found in tomatoes.

Ian Wilkinson, director of Cambridge University's clinical testing division, said the results were 'good news' , but more tests are needed.

Peter Kirkpatrick, medical advisor of CamNutra, which made the pill, added that it is too early to come to any firm conclusions, but the results from the latest trial are much better than those What they hope.