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Lycopene Supplements

Lycopene and Lutein Absorption

March 16, 2023
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Carotenoids, such as lycopene and lutein, are best absorbed when taken with a meal with oils -- but the type of oil matters, according to a recent study that compared the effects of olive oil and coconut oil. See the details in the What to Consider When Using section of our Lycopene Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick among lycopene supplements.

Also see our Top Picks among lutein and vision supplements and our answer to the question: Which supplements should be taken with food?

Does Lycopene Cause Skin Discoloration?

August 12, 2022
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High intake of lycopene-containing foods may cause skin discoloration, according to a recent report. Get the details in our Lycopene Supplements Review.

Lycopene for BPH?

May 03, 2021
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Can taking lycopene improve symptoms of BPH? Find out what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Lycopene Supplements review. Also, see our Top Pick for lycopene.

Lycopene for Wrinkles?

July 02, 2020
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A recent study tested the effects of lycopene supplementation on wrinkles around the eyes ("crow's feet") in older women. Find out if it helped in the What It Does section of the Lycopene Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick among lycopene supplements.

Lycopene for Male Fertility?

October 10, 2019
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Read about the latest study to suggest that lycopene may improve sperm health in the What It Does section of the Lycopene Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for lycopene.

Don't Take Minerals With Certain Supplements

January 14, 2019
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Taking minerals like calcium and magnesium can dramatically reduce the absorption of carotenoids like lycopene, beta carotene, and astaxanthin. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Lycopene Supplements Review.

Lycopene May Improve Fertility

May 07, 2014
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A new review of clinical studies reports lycopene supplementation improved measures of sperm health in men and increased pregnancy rates. For details, as well as our tests of lycopene supplements, see the updated Lycopene Supplements Review >>