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Increased dietary and circulating lycopene are associated with reduced prostate cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 2017 · Systematic review and meta-analysis

Across pooled observational studies, higher dietary and circulating lycopene were associated with a modestly lower risk of prostate cancer, though no benefit was seen for advanced disease.

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