About Lycopene
Fat-soluble carotenoid. Supplemental intakes are commonly in the ~5–30 mg/day range depending on product and goal. No established RDA/UL.
What Lycopene supports
- Provides antioxidant support
- Supports cardiovascular health markers
- Supports skin health and photoprotection
How much Lycopene to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
10–30
mg
Common supplement dose for antioxidant and prostate support.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Mostly observational and preclinical data; few well-designed clinical trials for supplement form
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