The pill is called Ateronon which was designed in the laboratories of Cambridge Theranostics Ltd. which is a subsidiary of the Cambridge University.

The experts were able to extract the lycopene from the skin of the ripe tomatoes to be the primary active ingredient of the drug. The substance has been proven to help in fighting cancer, strokes, and heart disease.

The research cites the Mediterranean diet which uses tomatoes in majority of their dishes and the lower cardiac related cases in the region.

Lycopene is not absorbed by our bodies if this has not been broken down before intake. Cooking the tomatoes in the process ensure that one can take advantage of all its nutrients.

The Ateronon uses Lycopene as the primary component mixed with other substances derived from natural foods. The maker of the drug tested it on 150 people with heart problems and found out that it was beneficial to all of the subjects.

The experts are excited on how Ateronon can help fight mortality due to cardiovascular problems, and control cholesterol for many more. In Britain alone, 200,000 people succumb to heart problems before they reach the age of 75.

The Ateronin might also be more beneficial than the statins which are very popular drug of choice today. Statin seems to be ineffective in more than 60% of those who take it.

Further clinical trials are being conducted to further establish the effects of the new drug.

Aside from building muscle mass, strength training also helps in losing weight and lowering cholesterol. The study conducted in Buffalo State College looked into the benefits of strength training in lowering body cholesterol and the necessity of protein supplement to build the bulks that an individual desires.

A lot of weight lifters take in protein supplements, commonly whey-based, believing that they help in gaining the body mass they need. Only a small chunk of these population make use supplements that are soy-based which in reality can help lower the risk for heart problems and also decrease the level of cholesterol.

The study concludes that neither soy nor whey based supplements helped the men gain more strength, improve body fat, and lower cholesterol levels more than the effects of strength training itself.

The research suggests that the average male who wants to improve their overall health through exercise does not necessarily need to drink protein supplements.

The project involved 28 men with increased cholesterol levels, overweight, and lives a sedentary lifestyle but in general, healthy.

The subjects were divided into three groups and were randomly assigned to join a group. The participants of the study were instructed to exercise following a guided strength training program done thrice a week for 3 months. One group took whey-based supplement. Another took soy-based supplement. The last group just took a placebo.

A long term study has been suggested to further investigate and distinguish the effects of strength training alone to those who exercise and take supplements.