O'Kennedy Niamh, Raederstorff Daniel, Duttaroy Asim K
Provexis PLC, Reading, UK.
Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
Eur J Nutr. 2017 Mar;56(2):461-482. doi: 10.1007/s00394-016-1265-2. Epub 2016 Jul 7.
Hyperactive platelets, in addition to their roles in thrombosis, are also important mediators of atherogenesis. Antiplatelet drugs are not suitable for use where risk of a cardiovascular event is relatively low. It is therefore important to find alternative safe antiplatelet inhibitors for the vulnerable population who has hyperactive platelets in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Potent antiplatelet factors were identified in water-soluble tomato extract (Fruitflow), which significantly inhibited platelet aggregation. Human volunteer studies demonstrated the potency and bioavailability of active compounds in Fruitflow. Fruitflow became the first product in Europe to obtain an approved, proprietary health claim under Article 13(5) of the European Health Claims Regulation 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods. Fruitflow is now commercially available in different countries worldwide. In addition to its reduction in platelet reactivity, Fruitflow contains anti-angiotensin-converting enzyme and anti-inflammatory factors, making it an effective and natural cardio-protective functional food.
除了在血栓形成中发挥作用外,血小板活性过高也是动脉粥样硬化的重要介质。抗血小板药物不适用于心血管事件风险相对较低的情况。因此,对于血小板活性过高的易感人群,找到替代的安全抗血小板抑制剂以降低心血管疾病风险非常重要。在水溶性番茄提取物(Fruitflow)中发现了强效抗血小板因子,它能显著抑制血小板聚集。人体志愿者研究证明了Fruitflow中活性化合物的效力和生物利用度。Fruitflow成为欧洲首个根据《欧洲健康声明条例》(1924/2006)第13(5)条获得批准的、关于食品营养和健康声明的专有健康声明的产品。Fruitflow现已在全球不同国家上市。除了降低血小板反应性外,Fruitflow还含有抗血管紧张素转换酶和抗炎因子,使其成为一种有效且天然的心脏保护功能性食品。