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Dietary supplement

Lycopene 10 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by The Vitamin Shoppe

Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Lycopene 10 mg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health support, prostate health, antioxidant support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: lycopene 10 mg from a tomato extract (LYC-O-MATO). Lycopene is a red pigment found naturally in tomatoes.

The softgel capsule also holds gelatin, rice bran oil, glycerin, purified water, medium-chain triglycerides, yellow beeswax, and silica — inactive ingredients that help deliver and stabilize the lycopene.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cardiovascular and prostate health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Prostate cancer, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Heart health — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Tomato is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Tomato is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Prostate cancer.

The evidence for lycopene is mixed and often limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for bladder cancer, breast cancer, and diabetes.

For high cholesterol, exercise-triggered asthma, and benign prostate enlargement, we don't yet have reliable evidence to know whether it works or not. If you're considering this for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor — they can help you weigh what we do know and whether it makes sense for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tomato

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.

Tomato as a whole food is well tolerated by most people, and tomato extracts seem to be too. However, the data here comes mainly from food-level amounts; concentrated lycopene or tomato extract supplements are less studied.

The serious concern — tomatine poisoning — mainly comes from eating excessive amounts of tomato leaves or unripe green tomatoes, which can cause dizziness, headache, muscle spasms, and in extreme cases, serious effects like heart rhythm changes or vomiting. A supplement at normal doses is unlikely to deliver that level of tomatine, but high-dose lycopene or extract supplements should be avoided unless a clinician advises you otherwise.

In rare cases, some people have developed an airborne allergy to tomato stem proteins, though this is distinct from a food allergy to the fruit itself.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tomato

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean interactions are impossible, so if you take any regular medications, confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor before starting this supplement.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Lycopene 10 mg is generally well tolerated and has no known drug interactions. The evidence for its effectiveness on specific conditions is weak or unproven.

If you're thinking about taking it for a health reason — cancer prevention, heart health, or blood sugar control — it's worth talking to your doctor first to see if there's good reason to try it and whether it fits your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2014.

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 Lycopene 10 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand The Vitamin Shoppe
Barcode (UPC) 766536017195
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2014
DSLD ID 31420
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
UPC/BARCODE
766536017195
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene LYC-O-MATO(R) tomato extract10 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Bran Oil, Glycerin, purified Water, Medium Chain Triglycerides, yellow Beeswax, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

specialty

cardiovascular prostate cellular health antioxidant

{softgel} actual size

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

FDA Statement of Identity

dietary supplement

Formulation

gluten free dairy free soy free nut free

Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Brand IP Statement(s)

LYC-O-MATO(R) is a registered trademark of LycoRed Natural Products Industries, Ltd.

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) softgel daily preferably with a meal.

Precautions

WARNING: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TAMPER EVIDENT Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

General

Item No. VS-1719 1299491 AO 6

See for yourself

Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

10 mg per serving

Tomato is a common food rich in vitamins, potassium, and the antioxidant lycopene, and eating it as part of a balanced diet is healthy for most people...

Lycopene LYC-O-MATO(R) tomato extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Bran Oil, Glycerin, Purified Water, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Yellow Beeswax, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lycopene 10 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lycopene 10 mg, from the product label.

The Vitamin Shoppe

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Name
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
City
Secaucus
State
NJ
ZipCode
07094
Phone Number
1-800-223-1216
Web Address
www.vitaminshoppe.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions

Does Lycopene 10 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lycopene 10 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lycopene 10 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Is it safe to take lycopene if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
According to the data we hold, lycopene is rated likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. That said, always discuss any supplement with your doctor or midwife before starting — they know your full health picture and can give you personalized advice.
Does lycopene actually help prevent cancer?
The evidence doesn't support that yet. Lycopene is rated possibly ineffective for bladder cancer and breast cancer in our data. If cancer prevention is your goal, talk to your doctor about what the actual evidence supports.
Can I take this every day, or will it cause side effects?
At normal supplement doses, lycopene and tomato extracts are well tolerated — most people don't report problems. The serious side effects (dizziness, spasms, heart changes) come from eating huge amounts of tomato leaves or unripe green tomatoes, not from a supplement capsule. That said, concentrated supplements are less studied than whole tomatoes, so if you have questions about long-term use, check with your pharmacist.
What is lycopene and why is it in tomatoes?
Lycopene is a red pigment that gives tomatoes their color. It's a carotenoid — a plant compound with antioxidant properties. This supplement extracts and concentrates that lycopene rather than having you eat whole tomatoes.
Will this help my high cholesterol?
We don't have reliable evidence yet to know whether lycopene helps with high cholesterol. If that's your concern, talk to your doctor about proven options and whether adding a supplement makes sense for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lycopene 10 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lycopene 10 mg'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 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.

Tomato 3 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Asero R, Mistrello G, Amato S. Airborne allergy to tomato proteins. Allergy. 2010;65(12):1626-7. PubMed
  3. Friedman M. Tomato Glycoalkaloids: Role in the Plant and in the Diet. J Agric Food Chem. 2002;50(21):5751-80. PubMed

See these in context on the Tomato monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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