The Tomato Pill for the Treatment Of High Cholesterol

This could be an alternative, a natural one, that could help with keeping cholesterol in check. We all know about statins and their side effects, so perhaps this is worth a look. There is one enzyme that has been recommended by physicians and one that I take myself for just good general health as I do not take any statins called COQ10 so maybe adding the tomato pill could be a good thing. COQ10 has been known to also reduce the muscle spasms associated with statin drugs.

If you don’t like tomatoes, there’s a pill for that now. Maybe this is a healthy solution instead of putting us all on Crestor? BD

A new pill that contains a potent version of the naturally occurring compound lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables, was launched today as a new approach to the treatment of high blood cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
The new pill, called Ateronon, is made by Cambridge Theranostics, a bio-technology spin-out of Cambridge University, in the UK, and was launched today, Monday, at a conference of the British Cardiovascular Society in London.

Researchers at Nestlé and other establishments had already determined other facts about the compound, such as it is more readily absorbed from tomatoes when they have been cooked, or if eaten with a source of fat such as olive oil.

From the website:

ATERONON™ is the first clinically proven, natural supplement for the inhibition of LDL cholesterol oxidation – a leading cause of atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes.

ATERONON™ capsules contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet, known to help provide heart and circulatory benefits, intended for those who wish to take steps to help maintain their own health.

Within just two months, a daily dose of ATERONON™ reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (also known as 'bad' cholesterol) by over 90%.

Inhibiting LDL oxidation helps to prevent a key step in the development of plaque in the arteries, which in turn can help to improve circulation and reduce the risk of a number of health issues.

ATERONON™ is best taken each day to maintain effective levels of lycopene in the body, in order to continue to help inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and to reduce the risk of plaque build-up in the arteries. As a natural food supplement, it is possible to take ATERONON™ alongside prescribed medication and other supplements.*