Tomato extract 'improves blood vessel function'
in CVD patients
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Tomatoes and tomato products, including ketchup
and tomato puree, have the highest concentrations of lycopene. Lycopene improves
blood vessel response to acetylcholine by 53% in CVD patients. It works by
simulating the release of nitric oxide - a hormone that helps the blood vessels
to dilate, improves the function of
blood vessels in cardiovascular disease patients. It reinforces the need for a
healthy diet in people at risk from heart disease and stroke.
A daily 'tomato pill' is not a substitute for other treatments,
but may provide added benefits when taken alongside other medication.
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