Lycopene
What the evidence shows
A carotenoid antioxidant, most concentrated in cooked tomatoes, with cohort studies linking higher intake to meaningfully reduced prostate cancer risk. Supplemental lycopene shows more modest, less consistent effects than dietary intake, suggesting food-matrix or co-nutrient effects matter.
How it's thought to work
Potent antioxidant that accumulates in prostate tissue; may reduce oxidative DNA damage and inflammatory signaling implicated in prostate carcinogenesis.
Typical Dosage
10–30mg/day, or prioritize cooked tomato products (cooking increases bioavailability).
Safety Notes
Very safe. High doses can (harmlessly) tinge skin orange (lycopenemia).
Want the full clinical breakdown?
Lycopene — the red carotenoid in tomatoes — concentrates in prostate tissue, reduces PSA in prostate cancer trials, and has emerging evidence for testosterone support through oxidative stress reduction.
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