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It was proven that the tomato extract improves cell regeneration prostate.
In addition, lowers oxidative stress markers and normalizes blood pressure.
researchers Center for Research and Advanced Studies in Mexico (Cinvestav) have discovered that lipid extract red tomato reverses Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (HPB) or enlarged prostate.
Hyperplasia is a condition that It occurs in most men over 40 years. It is a condition with a high prevalence worldwide. The disorder is exacerbated in people with obesity and if your symptoms are not adequately addressed, in some cases may require surgery.
Prostate inflammation It is related to a number of cellular changes, among other effects, It causes the growth of this gland. This squeezes the urethra, conduit through which urine from the bladder is discharged and causes clogging. And in turn causes symptoms such as: urinary retention, difficulty or pain during urination and repeated sensation to urinate without success.
[quote]the researchers observed the cell regeneration capacity prostate, decrease in oxidative stress markers and normalization of blood pressure.[/quote]
"We administered for three months a lipid extract of red tomato intragastrically a group of laboratory mice which were induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (HPB) and its capacity was observed to reduce inflammation and growth of this body ", Lopez Correa said Valentin, member research team of the Department of Pharmacobiology Cinvestav.
It was also observed regeneration capacity microarchitecture cell prostate, a decrease in oxidative stress markers, normalization of blood pressure and reduction of plasma lipid and glucose, said researcher.
This lipid extract of tomato, among other nutrients, It contains lycopene, a carotenoid that has potent antioxidant effect and has been widely studied for its anti-cancer effects. These include the reduction of metastasis in prostate cancer and reduced malignancies.
Research results, They presented at an international congress, caught the attention of urologists National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán", who set out to test the extract in patients with BPH, allowing to link scientific collaboration with Cinvestav.
"Currently the beneficial effects of the extract on patients are being tested; They have been analyzed 30 patients, 15 They are receiving treatment and rest, placebo; when comparing the groups have been obtained preliminarily significant differences. The important thing about this research is that already in phase II. In the future, the final results will be taken with 120 patients, "said Correa López.
The advantage of using the already processed tomato extract is standardized dose can be adjusted appropriately for its beneficial properties. It is sometimes thought that to achieve beneficial effects of a phytodrug only need to consume large amounts of fruit, in this case tomato, Which is not true.