A Tomato in a Pill reduces Cholesterol

This week in the UK, a new pill was launched, called Ateronon. The pill was launched at the British Cardiovascular Society in London, by Cambridge Theranostics.

The pill is based on tomatoes and could ‘save lives on a global basis’. It is a ‘one a day’ natural food supplement made from the skins of tangerine tomatoes, which are grown in Italy.

Results show that the pill reduces the oxidation of bad cholesterol, LDL. When LDL cholesterol is oxidised, it can lead to the ‘furring’ of our arteries, a key contributor to heart disease. The active ingredient of this pill is Lycopene, a natural antioxidant from Tomato skins and found in the Mediterranean diet.

Cambridge Theranostics have now found a way for the body to absorb and therefore benefit from this proven antioxidant. A year long trial at Harvard is to begin soon.