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" A pill based on an ingredient in tomatoes could reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, scientists have claimed. Ateronon contains a chemical called lycopene, which is found in the skin of ripe tomatoes. Previous studies have suggested that it may help to unclog arteries, but the latest research indicates that it may have far greater effects. Scientists at Cambridge University found that the pill could help to improve the efficiency of blood vessels, boost blood flow and soften hardened arteries. Ian Wilkinson, director of Cambridge&amp;#039;s clinical trials unit, told the Cambridge News: &amp;#039;We think these results are good news and potentially very significant, but we need more trials to see if they translate into fewer heart attacks and strokes.&amp;#039; The findings could have important implications, as figures from the British Heart Foundation show that heart and circulatory diseases cause more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK, with an estimated annual cost of \u00A319 billion to the economy. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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