SYNERGISTIC COMBINATIONS FOR TREATING HYPERTENSION

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and compositions effective in lowering blood pressure. The compositions comprise, as active ingredients, an effective amount of a combination of lycopene and a carotenoid, e.g., lutein. In a preferred embodiment, the lycopene and lutein together provide a synergistic therapeutic effect at lowering blood pressure. The compositions can further comprise additional agents such as carotenoids and other phytochemicals found in tomato oleoresin.