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Lycopene, the much-touted cancer- fighting antioxidant found in tomatoes and ketchup, is ineffective in preventing prostate cancer, a new study finds. In fact, higher intake of another antioxidant found in many vegetables, beta-carotene, appears to increase the risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Beta-carotene has also been linked to increased risk for lung cancer and heart disease among smokers.