Lycopene (Tomato Extract)

Lycopene: Prostate · heart · antioxidant. A red carotenoid from tomatoes with antioxidant activity studied for prostate and cardiovascular health. Standard dose 10-20 mg, taken in the morning, about $14/month. Evidence rating: moderate evidence.

What is Lycopene?

Lycopene is the pigment that makes tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit red. It is a potent carotenoid antioxidant that concentrates in the prostate and skin. Observational studies link higher lycopene intake to better prostate and cardiovascular health, and small trials suggest modest benefits for blood pressure and markers of prostate health, though results are not uniform. Interestingly, cooking tomatoes with a little oil makes lycopene far more absorbable than eating them raw. Supplements typically provide 10 to 20 mg, often as a tomato extract. It is best treated as an antioxidant that complements a tomato-rich diet rather than a standalone therapy.

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