Lycopene, a red pigment from tomatoes and its role in cancer
Join the next Cafe Scientifique discussion in Portsmouth. Cancer remains a challenge to prevent and treat. Cancer preventive agents from natural source are of interest as they pose minimal adverse effects. Several dietary components have been highlighted in this respect. Population based studies have shown that individuals consuming lycopene (pigment that gives red colour to tomatoes) containing foods show lower incidence of cancer. Dr Mridula Chopra, from the University of Portsmouth, will talk
Time: 8-10pm. Free admission.
Le Cafe Parisien, No 1 Lord Montgomery Way, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2AH
Tue 24 May 2016