THE TOMATO PILL
June 18, 2009
Recent studies show there may now be a Tomato pill that can beat heart disease. Scientists’ say a natural supplement made from tomatoes, if taken daily, can help to protect against heart disease and strokes. The new tomato pill contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet - lycopene - that blocks the “bad” LDL cholesterol that can clog arteries.
Comments
Of course real food is better than pharm chemicals. Isn’t it true that lycopene in cooked or processed tomatoes is more bioavailable?
Posted by Lorrain on 06/22 at 08:26 PM
Following a Mediterranean-style diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and little saturated fat has also been shown to lower cholesterol, and reduce heart attacks and strokes in those at risk - and: REAL tomatoes taste so much better, wanna bet?
Posted by G.Hamm on 06/21 at 02:07 PM