Italian spices protect men's health

Many people associate Italian cuisine with aromatic pizza, hearty pasta, and tomato sauce. However, behind this high-calorie and seemingly unhealthy food lies an unexpected benefit, especially for men. Scientists are increasingly finding compounds in traditional Italian ingredients that can have a protective effect on the male body.

One such component is lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomato sauce. It reduces the risk of prostate cancer, giving men a reason not to give up their favorite pizza altogether. Lycopene helps fight free radicals and keep cells healthy.

However, the surprises do not end there. In research laboratories in the United States, another component of Italian cuisine has attracted attention: oregano. This aromatic herb, which is used in many dishes, from pizza to pasta, contains carvacrol, a substance with pronounced anti-cancer properties.

Experiments have shown that carvacrol is capable of literally destroying prostate cancer cells. Laboratory tests have shown that under the influence of this compound, malignant cells died in just a few days. This discovery could form the basis for the development of a new generation of drugs that are effective and virtually free of the side effects of traditional treatments.

Today's prostate cancer therapy is accompanied by serious complications, ranging from loss of bladder control to sexual dysfunction. If carvacrol can be introduced into medical practice, men will be able to count on more gentle and safer treatment. In the meantime, oregano can be safely added to the diet right now — at least as a seasoning.

Thus, Italian cuisine can be not only delicious but also healthy. With a sensible approach to choosing dishes and moderation in portions, pizza and pasta can be more beneficial to the body than is commonly believed. And a simple spice from the Mediterranean set can become an ally in the prevention of serious diseases.