Alternative Health Blog

It has been long theorized that diets high in fresh fruits and vegetables offered protection from many diseases, including cancer. As I read on the Natural Standards website, both tomato and garlic have an evidence grade C for their use in the prevention of prostate cancer or slowing disease progression, meaning there is unclear or conflicting scientific evidence to support efficacy. Some studies have shown that consumption of lycopene-rich foods (like tomatoes) may be associated with a reduced risk for cancer. Tomatoes also contain vitamin C, folate and potassium. Some studies also suggest that consumption of garlic may be beneficial in reducing the risk for several types of cancer. Obviously, more research is needed to confirm this association, but the results of this new study are very encouraging.