03-10-2005

Lycopene Intake Linked To Lower Pancreatic Cancer

A diet rich in tomatoes and products with high Lycopene content may help reduce Pancreatic cancer risk, conclude the Canadian authors of a new study.

The Carotenoid Lycopene, which gives red fruit and vegetables their color, has already been associated with lower risk of prostate and breast cancer. The new study adds further support to its anti-cancer activity, beginning to be elucidated in early results showing potential mechanisms for this action.

The team from the University of Ottawa , University of Montreal and the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control at Health Canada, compared self - reported dietary information from 462 Pancreatic cancer cases with 4,721 population based controls. They found that Lycopene was associated with a 31 percent reduction in Pancreatic cancer risk among men who had the highest intake of the carotenoid.

Pancreatic cancer is the 8th most common cancer in women, and the 11th most common cancer in men. American Longevity and Dr. Wallach are expecting a decision by the FDA on their pending Lycopene / Cancer Health Claim Petition April 12th .

Article Courtesy of American Longevity