Scientists at the Ohio State University have found that male mice fed dehydrated tomato powder develop 50% fewer...
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Scientists at the Ohio State University have found that male mice fed dehydrated tomato powder develop 50% fewer skin tumours after exposure to UV light than those who aren’t given the powder. The researchers suspect that carotenoids—pigments that give tomatoes their colour—are responsible for the benefit.
The diet has no benefit for female mice with respect to skin tumours. Male mice tend to develop tumours sooner than females after exposure to ultraviolet light. In addition, they develop tumours that are more numerous, larger, and more aggressive than those of females. It’s possible that tomatoes could be helpful for reducing skin cancer in humans, although perhaps not for both males and females. More research is needed.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-07-diet-rich-tomatoes-skin-cancer.html
Scientists at the Ohio State University have found that male mice fed dehydrated tomato powder develop 50% fewer skin tumours after exposure to UV light than those who aren’t given the powder. The researchers suspect that carotenoids—pigments that give tomatoes their colour—are responsible for the benefit.
The diet has no benefit for female mice with respect to skin tumours. Male mice tend to develop tumours sooner than females after exposure to ultraviolet light. In addition, they develop tumours that are more numerous, larger, and more aggressive than those of females. It’s possible that tomatoes could be helpful for reducing skin cancer in humans, although perhaps not for both males and females. More research is needed.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-07-diet-rich-tomatoes-skin-cancer.html
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