According to some experts on prostate cancer, men should include certain foods in their diet that help maintain good prostate health.
Prostate Cancer ( prostate) is the most common type of cancer in men. According to some experts, proper nutrition can help reduce the risk of developing this disease, according to the Express. In an interview with the publication, several prostate cancer experts talked about what foods can help improve men's health.
Tomatoes, in particular, may be helpful in preventing prostate cancer.
General practitioner Dr. Paul Ettinger pointed out the benefits of tomatoes for men.
“Tomatoes and lycopene contained in the skin of tomatoes act as antioxidant, and may be beneficial in the prevention of prostate cancer.”
The University of California found that two servings of tomato sauce per week (not ketchup) was associated with a 20 percent lower risk of prostate cancer progression. Scientists who conducted the study said that tomatoes are a good source of the antioxidant lycopene, which neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative damage to cells.
Experts recommend eating cooked tomato products at least twice a week. According to them, cooking tomatoes in a small amount of oil increases the absorption of lycopene compared to raw tomatoes or tomato juice.
Other foods against prostate cancer.Adherence to a healthy lifestyle in men is associated with a 45 percent reduction in the risk of developing a fatal form of the disease. This is shown in a recent study by Brigham and Women's Hospital and published in the journal European Urology. Scientists state that pomegranates, cauliflower, white cabbage, broccoli, legumes can potentially reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Tomatoes protect men from prostate cancer
In general, it is important for men not to be overweight or obese – these factors increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Tomatoes reduce the risk of developing cancer
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