BPH is also greatly reduced in men who
consume lycopene rich foods four - to - five times a week.
Studies have shown that
consuming lycopene reduces a person's risk for developing prostate or cervical cancer as well as provides fertility benefits.
In 2008, researchers published a study showing that subjects who
consumed lycopene - rich tomato paste had 33 percent more protection against sunburn, compared to the control group.
Not exact matches
Garlic, onion and tomatoes are known to help prevent cancer and
consuming cooked tomatoes makes their
lycopene content higher than raw.
More than one study has found that women who
consume the most
lycopene are less likely to have precancerous cervical cells.
In another, older women who
consumed a mixture of
lycopene, vitamin C and other antioxidants for 14 weeks had a visible and measurable reduction in depth of facial wrinkles (33).
Consuming high -
lycopene foods may help prevent heart disease, cancer and eye problems.
Studies show that
consuming raw tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil allows you to absorb the
lycopene.
Other beneficial compounds to
consume are green tea, curcumin (from turmeric) and
lycopene (from tomatoes).
The Italian men who
consumed 15 g of
lycopene a day also had a 35 % less risk of developing prostate cancer.
Italian men
consume roughly 2 cups of tomatoes per day, which equates to approximately 15 g of
lycopene, a important antioxidant found in this fruit.
Numerous studies report men who
consume higher amounts of
lycopene - containing foods have lower incidence of BPH and prostate cancer.
Several studies have shown that
consuming more
lycopene reduces oxidative stress and bone loss — which means your dog will be less likely to suffer from broken bones or osteoporosis in their twilight years.