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Lycopene And Prostate Health

Lycopene looks like a promising antioxidant in cancer prevention, at least for some cancers.

Diet information from a group of 130 prostate cancer patients was compared with information from 274 people who didn't have cancer. Researchers found that as more lycopene and other antioxidants (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin) were found in the diet, the risk of developing prostate cancer was reduced.

When comparing those with the most lycopene in their diet with those having the least, the lycopene eaters had their risk reduced by over 80%!

The research was done by a team at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia.

The other big performer was the carotenoid, beta-cryptoxanthin. It can be found in citrus fruits, papaya, and other fruits and vegetables, as well as yellow animal products like egg yolk and butter.

Other prostate health supplements such as Nettle and Saw Palmetto are popular in preventing prostate cancer.