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Astaxanthin + Lycopene Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Terra ELMNT

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Astaxanthin + Lycopene is a dietary supplement by Terra ELMNT with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, prostate health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 758 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Astaxanthin, Natural, Lycopene. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Astaxanthin, Natural” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (24 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: lycopene and natural astaxanthin (derived from Haematococcus pluvialis). Lycopene is a red plant pigment with possible benefits for prostate cancer.

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid that gives certain algae and seafood their color. The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate — which help form and stabilize the supplement.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Lycopene's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: skin tone and health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Aging skin, Sunburn, Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), Melasma, photoaging, sun damage — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lycopene is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Melasma (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lycopene is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sunburn, Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE).

Lycopene is possibly effective for prostate cancer based on available evidence. For other conditions — bladder cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), and exercise-induced asthma — the evidence is either possibly ineffective or there isn't enough reliable data to know.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for astaxanthin in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lycopene Astaxanthin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lycopene from food is considered safe, and supplement doses are generally well tolerated. However, gastrointestinal side effects can occur — some people report diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, or loss of appetite.

One case of chest pain was reported in a pregnant patient taking a lycopene product, though the role of lycopene in that event wasn't confirmed. Lycopene supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so safety data is limited in those situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lycopene Astaxanthin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lycopene.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel). Lycopene may theoretically increase your bleeding risk with these medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're taking blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check with your pharmacist before starting this product — the lycopene may increase bleeding risk. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of gastrointestinal issues, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in prostate cancer support, though the evidence is modest.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Astaxanthin + Lycopene, straight from the product label.

Brand Terra ELMNT
Barcode (UPC) 198168531983
Net contents 50 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2025
DSLD ID 335857
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
198168531983
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene50 mg--
Astaxanthin, Natural24 mg--
Haematococcus pluvialis480 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 capsule daily with food, or as directed by healthcare professional. For best results for skin tone & health, take consistently for 2 months.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practices Product Made with Non-GMO Ingredients Lab Tested 3rd Party Certified for Purity & Potency

Formulation

Made with Non-GMO Ingredients

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product or any dietary supplement if you are pregnant or lactating, have a medical condition, or are taking medications.

Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

General Statements

Capsules may not fill bottle completely. This is normal. Please rely on stated quantity & servings on product label. Scan to see COA

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

AX Astaxanthin Astaxanthin 24 mg Lycopene 50 mg

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Lycopene

Interacts with
122 drugs
50 mg per serving

Lycopene is a red plant pigment and antioxidant found mainly in tomatoes and other red fruits. Eating lycopene-rich foods is linked with possible hear...

Lycopene monograph & interactions

Astaxanthin, Natural

Interacts with
671 drugs
24 mg per serving

Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid pigment with strong antioxidant activity in the lab, and it is widely promoted for skin, eye, heart, and exercise...

Astaxanthin, Natural monograph & interactions
  • › Haematococcus pluvialis

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT Drug Interactions

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758Drugs
758 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lycopene 122

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Astaxanthin + Lycopene with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Astaxanthin, Natural2 drug types · 671 drugs

Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that astaxanthin induces cytochrome CYP2B6 enzyme activity in human hepatocytes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that astaxanthin induces CYP3A4 enzyme activity in human hepatocytes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Lycopene1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking lycopene with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research shows that lycopene has antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Astaxanthin + Lycopene, from the product label.

Terra ELMNT

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Name
ELMNT, LLC
Street Address
242 S 400 E,
City
SPANISH FORK
State
UT
ZipCode
84660
Web Address
www.ELMNTHEALTH.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT: Common Questions

Does Astaxanthin + Lycopene by Terra ELMNT interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Astaxanthin + Lycopene has a known interaction with 758 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Astaxanthin + Lycopene contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Lycopene supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy, so there isn't enough data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you before taking it.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There's not enough safety data on lycopene supplements while breastfeeding. Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist to decide if it's appropriate for your situation.
Does lycopene really help with prostate cancer?
Lycopene is rated possibly effective for prostate cancer, meaning some evidence suggests it may help, but the data isn't definitive. It's not a substitute for medical treatment — talk with your doctor if you're considering it as part of your care.
What side effects might I experience?
Most people tolerate lycopene well, but some report stomach upset including diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, or indigestion. These are generally mild and manageable.
What's the difference between the two ingredients in this product?
Lycopene is a red pigment from plants with possible benefits for prostate cancer. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid from algae that gives it color. Both are plant-derived antioxidants, though they work in different ways and may have different benefits.

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Astaxanthin + Lycopene's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lycopene 10 references
  1. Sharma, J. B., Kumar, A., Kumar, A., Malhotra, M., Arora, R., Prasad, S., and Batra, S. Effect of lycopene on pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth retardation in primigravidas. Int J Gynaecol.Obstet. 2003;81(3):257-262. PubMed
  2. Hsiao, G., Wang, Y., Tzu, N. H., Fong, T. H., Shen, M. Y., Lin, K. H., Chou, D. S., and Sheu, J. R. Inhibitory effects of lycopene on in vitro platelet activation and in vivo prevention of thrombus formation. J Lab Clin Med 2005;146(4):216-226. PubMed
  3. Clark, P. E., Hall, M. C., Borden, L. S., Jr., Miller, A. A., Hu, J. J., Lee, W. R., Stindt, D., D'Agostino, R., Jr., Lovato, J., Harmon, M., and Torti, F. M. Phase I-II prospective dose-escalating trial of lycopene in patients with biochemical relapse o
  4. O'Kennedy, N., Crosbie, L., Whelan, S., Luther, V., Horgan, G., Broom, J. I., Webb, D. J., and Duttaroy, A. K. Effects of tomato extract on platelet function: a double-blinded crossover study in healthy humans. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 2006;84(3):561-569. PubMed
  5. Jatoi, A., Burch, P., Hillman, D., Vanyo, J. M., Dakhil, S., Nikcevich, D., Rowland, K., Morton, R., Flynn, P. J., Young, C., and Tan, W. A tomato-based, lycopene-containing intervention for androgen-independent prostate cancer: results of a Phase II stu
  6. Schwenke, C., Ubrig, B., Thurmann, P., Eggersmann, C., and Roth, S. Lycopene for advanced hormone refractory prostate cancer: a prospective, open phase II pilot study. J.Urol. 2009;181(3):1098-1103. PubMed
  7. Banerjee, S., Jeyaseelan, S., and Guleria, R. Trial of lycopene to prevent pre-eclampsia in healthy primigravidas: results show some adverse effects. J.Obstet.Gynaecol.Res. 2009;35(3):477-482. PubMed
  8. Haseen, F., Cantwell, M. M., O'Sullivan, J. M., and Murray, L. J. Is there a benefit from lycopene supplementation in men with prostate cancer? A systematic review. Prostate Cancer Prostatic.Dis. 2009;12(4):325-332. PubMed
  9. Ilic, D., Forbes, K. M., and Hassed, C. Lycopene for the prevention of prostate cancer. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2011;(11):CD008007. PubMed
  10. Sawardekar SB, Patel TC, Uchil D. Comparative evaluation of antiplatelet effect of lycopene with aspirin and the effect of their combination on platelet aggregation: an in vitro study. Indian J Pharmacol 2016;48:26-31. PubMed

See these in context on the Lycopene monograph →

Astaxanthin 3 references
  1. Kupcinskas L, Lafolie P, Lignell A, et al. Efficacy of the natural antioxidant astaxanthin in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori infection: A prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled
  2. Kistler, A., Liechti, H., Pichard, L., Wolz, E., Oesterhelt, G., Hayes, A., and Maurel, P. Metabolism and CYP-inducer properties of astaxanthin in man and primary human hepatocytes. Arch.Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):665-675. PubMed
  3. Choi HD, Youn YK, Shin WG. Positive effects of astaxanthin on lipid profiles and oxidative stress in overweight subjects. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2011;66:363-369. PubMed

See these in context on the Astaxanthin monograph →

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