Tomatoes and soybeans prevent prostate cancer

Although lycopene in tomatoes and isoflavones in soybeans have long been known to have the effect of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, a study published May 8 by US scientists said Knowing the use of these two foods in a meal is also more effective.

A group of Illinois State University scientists conducted research on genetically engineered mice to create malignant prostate tumors.

Experimental results showed that in the group of mice fed tomato and soy, the rate of cancer growth was 45%, lower than 61% in the group who ate only tomato and 66% in the group that ate only soy.

Scientists also said that in countries where soy is frequently used in meals, the incidence of prostate cancer is much lower than in other countries.

According to the research team, a diet of 3-4 tomato meals a week combined with 1-2 meals of soy daily can effectively prevent prostate cancer. The effect will be even higher if you eat fresh products like whole tomatoes and soy milk without much processing.

According to the research team, eating fresh products helps the body absorb most of the highly bioactive substances in food, much better than using lycopene and isoflavone supplements or isoflavones. .