Ask an expert: Is eating an Apple good for prostate?

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Expert opinion from Lucía Ramos

Bachelor of Science  · 8 years of experience · Argentina

Eating fruit, such as apple, every day is good for the prostate due to its antioxidant content. Lycopene has a fundamental role in protecting the prostate. Food sources of lycopene are tomato, watermelon, grapefruit, orange, guava, among others.

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Expert opinion from Madison Deakin

Bachelor’s degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia

Yes, they certainly can be! Apple contains two compounds called proanthocyanidins and flavanols which research has suggested that they promote prostate health.

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Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

Yes, especially if you eat the peel. The red bark contains a substance called lycopene, which is very potent in preventing prostate cancer.

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