Numerous research articles have been published over the years concerning the benefit to be gained from consuming cooked, or otherwise processed, tomato paste and sauces as a cancer preventative. The active ingredient being Lycopene. Now it seems, researchers are finding that Lycopene may also be able to reverse the effects of cancer. That you will agree, is a quantum leap but it does appear to be well substantiated. Enjoy the article and please note the other, related articles, appearing on the same page..

ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2004) — CHICAGO — Lycopene, an antioxidant commonly found in tomatoes and tomato-based products, is commonly perceived to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.

A new study at Northwestern University seeks to determine whether natural tomato oil with a high concentration of lycopene may reverse or delay progression of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN), a condition in which abnormal cells form within the prostate and which is the strongest risk factor yet identified for the development of prostate cancer.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041116233133.htm

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