Attack of the Cancer Fighting Tomatoes

Written by By Michael Brooks


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Giovannucci 1999 - Journal ofrepparttar National Cancer Institute This journal is a review of research studies available regarding cancer risk (not just prostate cancer) and intake of tomato based foods as well as blood lycopene levels. After identifying 72 studies that fit these criteria, it was found that an inverse relationship between tomato intake or blood lycopene levels and cancer risk was reported in 57 of them. Of these 57, it was found that 35 of these inverse relationships were statistically significant. It was also found that cancer protection from lycopene was strongest for prostate, colon and stomach cancers, but also appeared to have some benefit inrepparttar 140035 treatment of other cancers.

Rao et al. 1999 - Nutrition and Cancer This study examined plasma and prostate lycopene levels in cancer patients and a control group free of cancer. Though only 12 patients were in each group, significantly lower serum and prostate lycopene levels were found in those with cancer. Levels of other carotenoid substances did not vary betweenrepparttar 140036 groups.

Additional Benefits

In addition to fighting cancer,repparttar 140037 lycopene found in tomatoes has been associated with better mental activity in old age and a reduced risk of heart disease. A University of Maryland study found that tomatoes might protectrepparttar 140038 eyes by hampering macular degeneration, a cause of vision loss in older adults.

How do I get Lycopene into my body?

The best source of lycopene intake is through eating tomato-based products. This is more effective than supplementation. You will getrepparttar 140039 most lycopene through concentrates and processed products such as tomato paste, sauce, soup and canned tomatoes. Heating helps to release lycopene and adding a little light olive oil will increase absorption. Start packing your diet with more tomato based recipes and begin enjoyingrepparttar 140040 cancer fighting power ofrepparttar 140041 mighty tomato.

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Mike Brooks is a life long follower and proponent ofrepparttar 140042 fitness lifestyle. Mr. Brooks believes that being healthy is a choice and includes not only a proper diet but total fitness ofrepparttar 140043 mind, body and soul. His column appears weekly at www.ultimatehealthreport.com.

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Mike Brooks is a life long follower and proponent of the fitness lifestyle. Mr. Brooks believes that being healthy is a choice and includes not only a proper diet but total fitness of the mind, body and soul. His column appears weekly at www.ultimatehealthreport.com.


Leukemia Treatment – Surgery

Written by T.Going


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To learn more about leukemia treatment please visit our Leukemia website.

This article can be freely reprinted as long as this resource box is included and all links stay in tact. For more information please visit our leukemia information web site at http://www.resource4leukemia.com

This article can be freely reprinted as long as this resource box is included and all links stay in tact. For more information please visit our leukemia information web site at http://www.resource4leukemia.com


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