Saturday, July 31, 2010

The Ways of Nature

Although Aspirin is recommended by medical experts for the treatment of myocardial infarction (heart attack), unstable angina, ischemic stroke (caused by blood clot), or transient ischemic stroke, it has drawbacks which include its tendency to increase the risk of ulcers and stomach bleeding.An extract from tomato seeds has been found to be a potential alternative to aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes. This natural ingredient found in tomato seeds can help maintain a healthy blood circulation by preventing blood from clotting.

Discovered in 1999 by Professor Asim Dutta-Roy, the tomato-based ingredient, derived from the gel around tomato seeds, can improve blood flow.

The colorless and tasteless gel prevents the clumping of blood platelets, reducing the risk of clot formation, in a similar way to aspirin but with no side effects.

Patented as “Fruitflow”, the gel is believed to act by targeting several platelet aggregation pathways rather than just one. The onset of the effects is within three hours of its consumption and may last for some 18 hours, making it ideal for daily consumption.

Scientists suggested that adding the gel to certain foods can overcome the need for daily aspirin for warding off the risk of cardiovascular events. Scientists are delighted with the results of the latest human trial, which highlights the substantial effect that the extract can have, without the associated side effects known to occur with aspirin.

won't you say "Nature has ways"

A recent medical journal exalt Tomato above Aspirin in the treatment of Heart disease

No comments:

Post a Comment