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Prevent Prostate Cancer and The Costs Associated

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Change In Diet Prevents Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is a deadly disease and a popular form of death for men around the world. Caused by changes to the prostates cell DNA and affecting certain demographics more than others. Changes in diet is proven to work in prevention which will help keep healthcare costs down because treatments are very expensive.  Inflammation Linked to Probable Cause  Studies found inflammation inside the prostate could be linked to prostate cancer due to the prostate cell's DNA alteration allowing cancerous cells to grow and get out of control although the exact cause is unknown to researchers ( American Cancer Society) . This change in your prostate cell's DNA structure has strong links to obesity (very aggressive and high probability of returning), people over 50, African Americans, and family history of prostate cancer (Mayo Clinic). Very important to keep your cell's DNA structure intact, especially if you're at a higher risk for obtainin

Lycopene Prevents Severe Neuropathy

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 Lycopene Benefits for Your Health Lycopene is part of the carotenoid family and a nutrient that gives tomatoes, watermelons, and pink grapefruit their color (Petre). Even when heated it still keeps powerful antioxidant properties (Contributors).  Additional Fruits and Vegetables High in Lycopene Gac (More lycopene benefits than tomatoes) Autumn Olive Goji Berry Red Oranges Papaya Seabuckthorn Pink Guava Rosehip Studies Reveal Reduced Cancer Risk  Great for your health because group research studies revealed high blood levels of lycopene reduces the chance for prostate, neck and head cancers ( Petrovich) . Studies revealed it could lower cancer risks for the breast, lung, stomach, and colorectal as well (Story et al.). Science studies revealed antimetastatic activity and inhibition of cancer growth, being responsible for changing the cancer cells chemistry and helping to bring cells back to normal mitosis, naturally decreases high VEGF levels, prevents damage to your DNA (preventing ca