Lycopene

Lycopene is a carotenoid antioxidant found in tomatoes, known for its potential in prostate cancer prevention, cardiovascular protection, & skin photoprotection by scavenging reactive oxygen species.

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Evidence last reviewed: 05 Apr 2026

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Biomarkers studied

Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below

Inflammation

Oxidative Stress (MDA)

Evidence

5 records

Prostate cancer prevention

Men with increased prostate cancer risk • Systematic review

PUBMEDModerate

Lycopene supplementation was associated with a reduction in prostate cancer risk.

Dose: 15 mg

Citation: Sharifi-Zahabi et al. (2022). The effect of lycopene supplement from different sources on prostate specific antigen (PSA): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Pharmacological Research.

Cardiovascular disease prevention

General population • Umbrella review

PUBMEDModerate

Dietary lycopene intake was inversely associated with cardiovascular disease.

Dose: 15 mg

Citation: Li et al. (2021). Tomato and lycopene and multiple health outcomes: Umbrella review. Food Chemistry.

Skin photoprotection

Healthy subjects • Systematic review and meta-analysis

PUBMEDModerate

Lycopene supplementation was associated with significant reductions in markers of skin photoaging.

Dose: 15 mg

Citation: Zhang et al. (2024). The effect of tomato and lycopene on clinical characteristics and molecular markers of UV-induced skin deterioration: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention trials.

Metabolic syndrome prevention

General population • Umbrella review

PUBMEDModerate

Lycopene intake was inversely associated with metabolic syndrome.

Dose: 15 mg

Citation: Li et al. (2021). Tomato and lycopene and multiple health outcomes: Umbrella review. Food Chemistry.

Male infertility

Men with infertility issues • Umbrella review

PUBMEDModerate

Lycopene intake was inversely associated with male infertility.

Dose: 15 mg

Citation: Li et al. (2021). Tomato and lycopene and multiple health outcomes: Umbrella review. Food Chemistry.

Forms

Capsule

Commonly used for standardized dosing.

Softgel

Often combined with other antioxidants.

Powder

Can be mixed into foods or beverages.

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Cardiovascular Health & Longevity

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Lycopene & resveratrol are combined to support cardiovascular health & longevity. Lycopene provides antioxidant support & promotes heart health, while resveratrol offers anti-aging benefits.

Lycopene

10mg

Resveratrol

100mg

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