3. Tomatoes
Key Compound: Lycopene (a potent antioxidant)
How it helps:
Strongly associated with reduced prostate cancer risk (up to 25% lower in high-consumption groups—Harvard Health)
Lycopene protects cells from oxidative stress and may inhibit cancer cell growth
4. Garlic (and Allium Vegetables)
Key Compound: Allicin (formed when crushed or chopped)
Includes onions, leeks, and shallots—but garlic is the most studied.
How it helps:
Enhances DNA repair and blocks carcinogen formation
Linked to lower risk of stomach and colorectal cancers (World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2016)
