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Lycopene Supplements Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

Summary

  • What is lycopene?

    Lycopene is a red-colored, fat-soluble, antioxidant carotenoid found in tomatoes, watermelon, and other red or pink fruits and berries.
  • Do lycopene supplements help?

    Higher intakes of lycopene-rich foods (typically from tomato-based products) are associated with lower risks of certain cancers. There is evidence that lycopene supplementation may also decrease the risk of certain cancers and/or death from cancer. There is preliminary evidence that lycopene can reduce elevated blood pressure and lycopene-rich foods may slightly reduce elevated levels of cholesterol. Lycopene, or foods rich in it, may also help protect the skin from UV light damage. Lycopene may also be helpful in cases of male infertility. (See What It Does).
  • Which brand of lycopene is best?

    ConsumerLab's tests revealed that one product contained only 60% of its listed lycopene; pills strengths ranged from 5 mg to 30 mg; and the cost to get a 10 mg dose of lycopene ranged from just 7 cents to 53 cents. Our current and previous tests of lycopene supplements suggest that it may be best to choose a softgel or capsule, rather than a tablet (see What CL Found). Among products that passed testing, CL selected one as its Top Pick for providing a substantial dose of high-quality lycopene at low cost.
  • How to use lycopene supplements?

    If you think you don't get enough from foods, consider a supplement providing 5 to 10 mg of lycopene. Lycopene — from food or supplements -- is best absorbed when taken with a meal containing fats or oils. (See What to Consider When Using).
  • Safety and side effects of lycopene:

    Lycopene from supplements or foods is generally safe but can cause gastrointestinal symptoms or allergic reactions in some people (see Concerns and Cautions).

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Lycopene supplements compared in this review

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21st Century Maximum Strength Lycopene

View Larger Image 6342_small_DouglasLaboratories-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

Douglas Laboratories Lycopene

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GNC Lycopene 15 mg

View Larger Image 6344_small_HealthyOrigins-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

Healthy Origins Natural Lyc-O-Mato Tomato Lycopene Complex

View Larger Image 6345_small_JarrowFormulas-LycoSorb-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

Jarrow Formulas Lyco-Sorb Lycopene

View Larger Image 6347_small_NOW-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

NOW Lycopene 10 mg

View Larger Image 6353_small_PuritansPride-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

Puritan's Pride Lycopene 10 mg

View Larger Image 6349_small_SourceNaturals-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

Source Naturals Lycopene

View Larger Image 6350_small_SpringValley-Lycopene-Small-2019 2.jpg

Spring Valley Lycopene

View Larger Image 6351_small_Swanson-Lycopene-Small-2019.jpg

Swanson Lycopene

View Larger Image 6352_small_Vitacost-Lycopene-Small-2018.jpg

Vitacost Root2 Lycopene

You must be a member to get the full test results, along with ConsumerLab's recommendations. You'll get results for 11 lycopene supplements -- eight selected by ConsumerLab and three others that passed the same testing through our voluntary Quality Certification Program.


In this comprehensive review, you'll discover:
  • Which lycopene supplements passed or failed testing, and which is CL's Top Pick
  • Quality ratings and cost comparisons of lycopene supplements
  • The clinical evidence for lycopene for heart health, cancer prevention, prostate disease, skin health and more
  • Information about the different forms of lycopene - natural and synthetic - and the popular brand version of lycopene: Lycomato
  • Which foods are rich in lycopene
  • The best way to take lycopene to maximize absorption
  • Lycopene dosage
  • Potential side effects of lycopene

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Additional Information
Tested through CL's Quality Certification Program prior to, or after initial posting of this Product Review.