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No magic tomato? Study breaks link between lycopene and prostate cancer prevention

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Tomatoes might be nutritious and tasty, but don't count on them to prevent prostate cancer. In the May issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, researchers based at the National Cancer Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center report that lycopene, an antioxidant predominately found in tomatoes, does not effectively prevent prostate cancer. In fact, the researchers noted an association between beta-carotene, an antioxidant related to lycopene, and an increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer.

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A great reason not to tank you economy because of a global warming consensus. The consensus on lycopene was that this prevented prostate cancer - but it turns out it not only doesn't prevent it, beta-carotene aggravates it.

Sheesh.

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