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Old February 7, 2012   #1
JamesL
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Default How Tomatoes Could Curb Cancer in Italy

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Interesting story on this link with respect to a new hybrid tomato.

Called the "Realtomato" - The purple/San Marzano hybrid was the winner, testing highest antioxidant qualities.
In studies, the hybrid tomato's antioxidants protected human cells from cancer.

"Cancer cells were unable to grow when challenged with the extract of these tomatoes,"

http://gizmodo.com/5882163/how-tomat...ancer-in-italy


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