Why is Tomato good for men?

Question

My mom says that tomato is a good for men, why is that?

Answer 1

Prostate cancer, too late for me, I have it,

Men, get your check ups done

Answer 2

Lycopene: The Facts

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Answer 3

Lycopene, my man. Lycopene. It's  invaluable in the fight against prostate cancer. It gobbles up free radicals.

I have a garden full of all different types and sizes of tomato. Incidentally, canned tomatoes are a great source of lypopene, as well as fresh.

Answer 4

Well, lycopene, the antioxidant found in red tomatoes, is proven to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits. Its name is derived from the tomato's species classification, Solanum lycopersicum. In plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms, lycopene is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of many carotenoids, including beta carotene, which are responsible for pigmentation, photosynthesis, and photo-protection. Structurally, it is a tetraterpene assembled from eight isoprene units, composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen, and is insoluble in water. Lycopene's eleven conjugated double bonds give it its deep red color and are responsible for its antioxidant activity. Due to its strong color and non-toxicity, lycopene is a useful food coloring.

Lycopene is not an essential nutrient for humans, but it is commonly found in the diet, mainly from dishes prepared with tomato sauce. When absorbed from the stomach, lycopene is transported in the blood by various lipoproteins and accumulates in the liver, adrenal glands, and testes. Of all the carotenoids, lycopene is one of the most potent antioxidants; particularly able to quench singlet oxygen and peroxyl radicals, both of which are thought to be responsible for damaging DNA in a process which can lead to the initiation of cancer. Because researchers have found an inverse correlation between consumption of tomatoes and cancer risk, lycopene is being investigated as a potential agent for the prevention of some types of cancers, particularly prostate cancer.

So although lycopene is particularly effective for men, it's good for everyone.

Answer 5

they can help prevent prostate cancer

Answer 6

lycopene, its good for everyone =)

Answer 7

Tomatos are good. But so are guys.