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Lycopene

18 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Heart health

Endothelial function +50%

LDL/BP −12 mmHg

Strong
8,274
Antioxidant

Antioxidant capacity ↑

Oxidative stress ↓

Strong
1,713
Urinary comfort

Urinary symptoms improved

Qmax/IPSS better

PVR/frequency down

Strong
4,433
Blood circulation

Better vasodilation +63%

Lower BP -12 mmHg

More lycopene, less inflammation

Strong
7,828
Healthy aging

Oxidative stress ↓; 30%

Cancer risk ↓; 54%

Cognition preserved; +0.17

Strong
32,760
Cholesterol

LDL↓ 8–16%

Total cholesterol↓ 3–12%

Strong
1,102
Cell health

Oxidative DNA damage ↓

Lipid oxidation/inflammation ↓

Moderate
765
Inflammation

Lower cytokines, markers

Skin/gum inflammation ↓

Acute postmeal inflammation ↓

Moderate
918
Oral health

Mouth opening, pain

Plaque/bleeding, gingivitis +

Moderate
616
Blood pressure

SBP ↓12 mmHg

DBP ↓5 mmHg

Hypertension risk ↓36%

Moderate
7,418
Metabolism

Liver lipids ↓

Inflammation markers ↓

Moderate
617
Skin appearance

Pigment/carotenoid↑

UV redness↓

Wrinkles/melasma↓

Moderate
535
Skin health

Skin carotenoids +31-46%

UV redness -25-48%

Moderate
310
Fertility

Sperm count/concentration ↑

Pregnancy outcomes improved

Moderate
351
Brain health

Executive function +21 s

Oxidative stress −65 pg/mL

Weak
522
Immune support

DNA damage -40%

T-cells/carotenoids +30%

Weak
126
Eye health

Carotenoids ↑; inflammation ↓

Retinal sensitivity +2.0

Weak
203
Bone health

↑TAC, ↓NTx

↑lycopene, ↓oxidative stress

Weak
60