We’ve seen it advertised on television, discussed in science magazines, and even printed on ketchup bottles; lycopene, an antioxidant found mostly in tomatoes, prevents prostate cancer.

However, according to a recent study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the National Cancer Institute tracked over 25,000 men. Lycopene had no positive effect on the sampling, leaving scientists to believe that previous tests were incorrect.

However, many tests did prove that eating a diet rich in tomatoes will prevent various forms of cancer, so remember to squeeze a bit of ketchup on your next hamburger!

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