Lutein from Avocados and Lycopene from Tomatoes Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

'New findings from UCLA indicate that Lutein — a carotenoid recently discovered in California avocados and found in green vegetables — can help protect against prostate cancer. This study was presented at the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) meeting in July 2001 in Washington D.C.

In recent studies, Lycopene — a carotenoid found in tomatoes — was associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, but lutein had not been linked to prostate cancer prevention until now.'

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