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Tomatoes 'can cut risk of DVT'

EATING six tomatoes or drinking a quarter of a pint of their juice every day can prevent airline killer deep vein thrombosis, Scottish scientists have proved.

Experts from Aberdeen's Rowett Institute have confirmed a long-held theory that the fruit can prevent the blood clots that cause the potentially fatal condition.

More than 40 British passengers have died from DVT, caused by spending too long sitting down.


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