Scientists are testing the impact of vitamin E and a synthetic version of lycopene, a compound in tomatoes, in cancer patients after they found that the combination slowed the growth of prostate tumors in mice. Lycopene is what gives tomatoes their rich red color. Studies have suggested that it can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Dr Jacqueline Limpens, of the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, presented new research at a medical meeting on Thursday showing that in mice studies, the impact of lycopene can be enhanced by twinning it with vitamin E.
