Health: More Tomatoes for Men

Society | May 2, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Research suggests that lycopene, a substance found in tomatoes, may play a role in lowering men's odds of developing prostate cancer.

Cooked tomato products, such as tomato sauce, are particularly healthful. Cooking breaks down tomato cell walls and releases the lycopene, making it easier for the body to absorb.

A study by the US National Foundation for Cancer Research found men with prostate cancer who ate one entree with tomato sauce per day for three weeks before surgery had a significant decrease in prostate tissue damage after their operations.

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