A study that combined the results of these RCTs concluded that there was not enough evidence to support the use of lycopene supplements to prevent prostate cancer. The men in the studies did not have improvement in primary outcomes incidence of prostate cancer and death from prostate cancer or in secondary outcomes like changes in prostate symptoms or changes in blood concentrations of prostate specific antigen PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland that is often elevated in prostate cancer.

Some research suggests that any beneficial effects from lycopene might actually be related to other antioxidants in the natural diet.

There is interest in the possible role of lycopene in helping prevent atherosclerosis hardening of the arteries that can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Some studies have associated high lycopene blood concentrations with reduction of the incidence of cardiovascular disease.

One study suggested that lower blood concentrations of lycopene were associated with early atherosclerosis in men. However, study results are mixed and most studies did not examine taking lycopene alone. The body utilizes lycopene in supplements about as easily as that in food.

Daily supplements of up to mg of lycopene have been taken safely for up to 1 year. Some people have developed allergic skin reactions such as rashes from lycopene.

Lycopene is possibly unsafe when used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. One study of a specific lycopene supplement LycoRed suggested that taking lycopene 2 mg daily starting at weeks of pregnancy and continuing until delivery might increase the rates of premature births and low birth weights.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid lycopene other than that in food. There is no known safe or effective dose for lycopene in children. If you suspect someone has swallowed lycopene and is having a problem, do not make the person vomit.

Immediately check the web POISON CONTROL ® online tool for help or call Poison Control at Mary Elizabeth May, RN, BA, MPH Certified Specialist in Poison Information. Call or. HELP ME online. Case 1. A year-old woman consumed 2 liters of tomato juice daily for several years and developed orange discoloration of her skin.

Although there was evidence of lycopene and fatty deposits in the liver, there was no measurable liver damage. After 3 weeks on a diet free of tomato juice, the orange discoloration faded.

Case 2. A 2-year-old boy swallowed one tablet of lycopene 10 mg. His mother called Poison Control and was advised that no adverse effects were expected. Petre A. Lycopene: Health Benefits and Top Food Sources [internet]. LYCOPENE [internet]. No date. Ilic D, Forbes KM, Hassed C. According to the study by Wawrzyniak et al.

Liu et al. The higher lycopene content in tomato products harvested in August is due to a longer day and better insolation compared to that in September. In the present study, the lycopene content of fresh tomatoes is These data are in agreement with the results of studies performed by other scientists [ 32 , 35 , 36 ], who found that the lycopene content of fresh tomatoes ranged from 0.

Alda et al. Studies conducted in Hungary demonstrated that the average lycopene content of tomatoes accounted for 0. Nour et al. Apart from fresh tomatoes, the main sources of lycopene in the Polish diet are tomato products. Since fresh tomatoes are a good raw material for the food industry, they can be consumed in different forms throughout the year.

Among the foods available on the Polish market, the highest concentration of lycopene was found in tomato pastes, the mean content being The lycopene content in the analyzed samples depended on the type of the tomato product and the harvesting period. Products obtained from tomato harvested in August were characterized by a higher content of lycopene compared to that harvested in September.

Since a good source of lycopene is tomato pomace, it is a promising raw material for the production of functional foods. Conflicts of interest: On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest.

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