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Stories about: lycopene

Chemical in Tomatoes Fights Cancer According to the conclusions of a new scientific investigation carried out by experts at the University of Portsmouth, it would appear that a certain nutrient found in tomatoes can slow down the growth of prostate cancer cells, or even destroy the tumors entirely. The compound only acts when the tomatoes are cooked,... 1 February 2012 10:08 GMT Bloody Mary Brings Some Benefits to One's Health For the ones feeling remorse when sipping their drinks, there is also good news to be unveiled. Some say that drinking the red cocktail might have positive effects, given the fact that the famous mix contains, among many other things, lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, which is allegedly efficient in reducin... 17 December 2008 07:28 GMT Forget Viagra, Eat Watermelon According to a new study carried out at the College Station's Texas A&M Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, the watermelon could soon take Viagra producing companies out of business since it contains chemicals that have effects similar to those of the blue pill, thus increases libido."The more we study water... 1 July 2008 03:58 GMT