Tomato Extract (Fruitflow)
A water-soluble tomato concentrate that makes platelets less sticky. The antiplatelet effect is reproducible in randomised trials; whether it prevents any clinical event has never been tested.
Evidence last reviewed: August 2026
What the science says
- Reduced platelet aggregation Moderate evidence
A randomised controlled trial comparing the extract with 75 mg aspirin in healthy subjects found measurable inhibition of platelet aggregation, weaker than aspirin but consistent. A four-week randomised crossover trial in middle-aged and older adults found the same direction of effect.
- Small blood pressure reduction Limited evidence
A randomised, placebo-controlled crossover study in pre-hypertensive men reported modest reductions in blood pressure. This is a single small trial.
- No clinical outcome data Limited evidence
No trial has tested whether the extract reduces heart attacks, strokes or mortality. The approved health claim covers platelet function only.
Dosage & safety
Scientific references
- A randomised controlled trial comparing a dietary antiplatelet, the water-soluble tomato extract Fruitflow, with 75 mg aspirin in healthy subjects
- Four-Week Supplementation of Water-Soluble Tomato Extract Attenuates Platelet Function in Chinese Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Individuals: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, and Crossover Clinical Trial
- Consumption of Fruitflow(®) lowers blood pressure in pre-hypertensive males: a randomised, placebo controlled, double blind, cross-over study
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