The doctor said that according to clinical studies, the multiple lycopene contained in tomato has a particularly significant effect on the prevention and inhibition of prostate cancer.

However, it should be reminded that due to the high potassium content of tomatoes, kidney disease patients should use it with caution and should not eat more.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Prostate problems have always been a problem for many men. According to the National Health Administration, prostate cancer is the sixth most common cancer in Taiwanese men.

In this regard, Huang Zhongli, the general director of Midsummer Medical Beauty Clinic, recommends a moderate intake of tomatoes. According to clinical studies, it is found that the multiple lycopene contained in tomatoes has a particularly significant effect on the prevention and inhibition of prostate cancer.

However, it should be reminded that due to the high potassium content of tomatoes, kidney disease patients should use it with caution and should not eat more.

Lycopene can effectively prevent and inhibit cancer

Huang Zhongli pointed out that tomatoes contain carotenoids, vitamins A, B, C, and folic acid.

Among them, folic acid can maintain the normal function of cells and tissues, which is especially important for pregnant women.

The special nutrition of tomato is known as lycopene, because it is a kind of carotenoid, and it is also a very powerful antioxidant, and its antioxidant effect is higher than that of vitamin E.

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In addition, according to clinical research, it is found that the multiple lycopene contained in tomato is used in prostate cancer, breast cancer, cervical endometrial cancer, etc., and has the effect of reducing cancer index and reducing tumor cells. The prevention and inhibition are particularly significant.

However, Huang Zhongli reminded that due to its high potassium content, patients with kidney disease should use it with caution and should not eat too much.

Cooking with fat improves absorption

Tomatoes have many benefits. In addition to being eaten raw, they can also be cooked and cooked. How do we eat them to maximize the benefits of food?

Huang Zhongli said that lycopene in tomato is a kind of carotenoid, and it is fat-soluble, so cooking tomatoes with oil can improve the absorption rate of lycopene.

If eaten raw, it can reduce the damage of nutrients in high-temperature cooking and absorb more vitamin C.

Huang Zhongli, the general director of Zhongxia Medical Beauty Clinic.

(Picture provided by Huang Zhongli)

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