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Tomato could replace aspirin as new, safe way to fight heart disease | An extract from tomato seeds has been found to be a potential alternative to aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes. A tomato derivative called Fruitflow, derived from the gelatine that
surrounds tomato seeds, is apparently effective in reducing the risk of blood
clotting. Scientists at Aberdeen's Rowett Institute said the results of the latest
trials were "statistically significant". Provexis, a spin-off company of the research
institute, which manufactures Fruitflow, has released its findings after comparing
the effects of Fruitflow and aspirin over a seven-month period using 43 people.
"We are delighted with the results of this latest human trial, which highlights
the substantial effect that Fruitflow can have, without the associated side effects
known to occur with aspirin," the Scotsman quoted chief executive Stephen Moon
as saying. He added: "We have already announced intent to enter into an agreement
with DSM Nutritional Products, the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids
and other fine chemicals to feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries."
No ill effects were observed even when Fruitflow and aspirin were taken together.
The drawbacks of aspirin are: it increases risk of ulcers and stomach bleeding. |
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