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Lycopene 15 mg

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Lycopene 15 mg
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Score78
The well-targeted softgel is easy to use, but source and carrier-oil transparency lag behind the dose.
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Quantity:60 Softgel(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health
Cardiovascular Support

Score 78

The well-targeted softgel is easy to use, but source and carrier-oil transparency lag behind the dose.
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Analysis

Fifteen milligrams of lycopene provides meaningful targeted antioxidant support for skin and cardiovascular goals. Softgel delivery should be more suitable than a dry tablet for this fat-soluble carotenoid.

The active amount is disclosed clearly, but the lycopene source and standardization are not. A carrier oil is also absent from the supplied details, leaving absorption support uncertain.

The serving size and useful dose fit uncomplicated daily use. Shoppers who value source traceability or a broader tomato matrix should choose a more fully described extract.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting focused lycopene
  • Softgel users seeking a mid-range dose
Best for
  • Daily antioxidant intake
  • Skin and cardiovascular support

Pros

  • Useful lycopene amount
  • Appropriate softgel delivery
  • Focused formula

Cons

  • Source is not identified
  • No standardization
  • Carrier oil is not disclosed

Warnings

  • Lycopene can cause digestive discomfort in some users, especially at higher supplemental amounts.
  • Lycopene may add to the effects of blood-pressure-lowering medicine; monitor for lightheadedness.
  • Discuss regular lycopene use with a clinician before surgery or when using anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine.

Nutrient quality

85 Highest impact

A well-targeted lycopene amount provides focused antioxidant depth. Unspecified sourcing, carrier oil, and standardization limit form quality.

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Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

The active amount is clear and no blend conceals the dose. Source, carrier, usage, and full excipient details remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

65 High impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction signal is favorable and has some support from its response volume. Specific experience details are absent, so complaint patterns and purpose fit cannot be confirmed.

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Value for money

84 Highest impact

A targeted dose and focused design support good routine value. Unspecified source and carrier details keep the comparison from being stronger.

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Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Lycopene · 15 mg

Lycopene provides targeted antioxidant and internal photoprotection support for skin exposed to environmental stress. Human evidence is useful for UV-response measures, though it does not directly rebuild collagen or improve hydration.

The serving amount falls within a commonly used range and the softgel may support uptake. The source, carrier oil, and standardization are not stated, limiting form transparency.

Study evidence
Lycopene Supportive 20 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Lycopene · 15 mg

Lycopene offers relevant antioxidant and vascular support, but it is not a primary lipid or blood-pressure intervention. Human evidence suggests possible benefits for LDL oxidation and vascular function, though clinical outcome evidence is limited.

The 15 mg amount is meaningful and within commonly used supplemental ranges. The single-carotenoid formula is coherent for targeted antioxidant support.

Study evidence
Lycopene Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Lycopene
15 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Lycopene · 15 mg OverallScore57
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

A targeted lycopene dose sits in the commonly used range for antioxidant, cardiovascular, and prostate support. The softgel format may aid absorption, but the label data does not identify a carrier oil, tomato source, standardization, or supporting tomato compounds. Cost efficiency appears favorable for the active amount provided.

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86 Performance

Lycopene 15 mg

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<p>A targeted lycopene amount in a softgel provides focused antioxidant support with a long supply and especially attractive serving value. Compared with the original, its balance of ingredient quality and serving value is more favorable, although source, standardization, or carrier-oil detail remains incomplete.</p>
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<p>A substantial lycopene amount and excellent serving value make this an efficient targeted option. Compared with the original, its balance of ingredient quality and serving value is more favorable, although dry delivery lacks an ideal lipid carrier for lycopene absorption.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Tomato paste rich in lycopene protects against cutaneous photodamage in humans in vivo: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rizwan M; Rodriguez-Blanco I; Harbottle A; Birch-Machin MA; Watson RE; Rhodes LE · The British journal of dermatology · 2011
    Randomized trial20 participantsSkin Health forLycopene
  2. Topical lycopene emulgel significantly improves biophysical parameters of human skin.
    Sohail M; Muhammad Faran Ashraf Baig M; Akhtar N; Chen Y; Xie B; Li B · European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V · 2022
    Clinical trialSkin Health forLycopene
  3. Supplementation with tomato-based products increases lycopene, phytofluene, and phytoene levels in human serum and protects against UV-light-induced erythema.
    Aust O; Stahl W; Sies H; Tronnier H; Heinrich U · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2005
    Randomized trialSkin Health forLycopene
  4. Effectiveness of dietary supplements for skin photoaging in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Yang Q; Li H; Zhang H; Ma L; Zhang X; Wu J · Frontiers in medicine · 2025
    Meta-analysis40 studies pooledSkin Health forLycopene
  5. Lycopene not in pill, nor in natura has photoprotective systemic effect.
    Sokoloski L; Borges M; Bagatin E · Archives of dermatological research · 2016
    Randomized trial20 participantsSkin Health forLycopene
  6. β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight.
    Stahl W; Sies H · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forLycopene
  7. Carotenoids for Antiaging: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmeceutical Applications.
    Shanaida M; Mykhailenko O; Lysiuk R; Hudz N; Balwierz R; Shulhai A; Shapovalova N; Shanaida V; Bjørklund G · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Systematic reviewSkin Health forLycopene
  8. Improvement of vascular endothelial function by intake of lycopene-rich tomato juice in healthy adults: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study.
    Yoshida K; Nakazawa Y; Takahashi S; Suzuki S · Food & function · 2025
    Randomized trial75 participantsCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  9. Effects of lycopene intake on HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
    Inoue T; Yoshida K; Sasaki E; Aizawa K; Kamioka H · Journal of food science · 2021
    Meta-analysis854 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  10. Tomato and lycopene supplementation and cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Cheng HM; Koutsidis G; Lodge JK; Ashor A; Siervo M; Lara J · Atherosclerosis · 2017
    Meta-analysis21 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  11. The Effects of Lycopene and Tomato Consumption on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adults: A Grade Assessment Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Zamani M; Behmanesh Nia F; Ghaedi K; Mohammadpour S; Amirani N; Goudarzi K; Kolbadi KSH; Ghanavati M; Ashtary-Larky D · Current pharmaceutical design · 2023
    Meta-analysis34 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  12. Effect of tomato, lycopene and related products on blood pressure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Rattanavipanon W; Nithiphongwarakul C; Sirisuwansith P; Chaiyasothi T; Thakkinstian A; Nathisuwan S; Pathomwichaiwat T · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2021
    Meta-analysis617 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  13. Lycopene and risk of cardiovascular diseases: A meta-analysis of observational studies.
    Song B; Liu K; Gao Y; Zhao L; Fang H; Li Y; Pei L; Xu Y · Molecular nutrition & food research · 2018
    Meta-analysis14 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  14. Effect of 12-Week Daily Intake of the High-Lycopene Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum), A Variety Named "PR-7", on Lipid Metabolism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study.
    Nishimura M; Tominaga N; Ishikawa-Takano Y; Maeda-Yamamoto M; Nishihira J · Nutrients · 2019
    Randomized trial74 participantsCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  15. Lycopene and tomato and risk of cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence.
    Cheng HM; Koutsidis G; Lodge JK; Ashor AW; Siervo M; Lara J · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis25 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  16. Systemic and skin-targeting beneficial effects of lycopene-enriched ice cream: A pilot study.
    Chernyshova MP; Pristenskiy DV; Lozbiakova MV; Chalyk NE; Bandaletova TY; Petyaev IM · Journal of dairy science · 2019
    Randomized trialSkin Health forLycopene
  17. Association of Vitamin A Intake With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk in the United States.
    Kim J; Park MK; Li WQ; Qureshi AA; Cho E · JAMA dermatology · 2024
    Cohort study123,570 participantsSkin Health forLycopene