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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, derived from a tomato extract called LYC-O-MATO®. Lycopene is a carotenoid—a plant pigment with antioxidant properties—that gives tomatoes their red color.

The rest is inactive ingredients (gelatin capsule, rice bran oil, glycerin, water, medium-chain triglycerides, beeswax, and silica), which help hold the softgel together and aid absorption.

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, Prostate 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 on lycopene for most health claims remains limited. For bladder cancer, breast cancer, and diabetes, the data we hold shows it's possibly ineffective—meaning studies haven't found benefit.

For high cholesterol, exercise-triggered asthma, and benign prostate enlargement, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say one way or the other. If you're considering this for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor about what the current science actually supports.

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.

Lycopene from tomato extract is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. Tomato as food is safe for most people, though high-dose lycopene or concentrated tomato extracts haven't been as thoroughly studied as whole food.

The main concern is with excessive amounts of tomatine, a compound found in tomato leaves and unripe green tomatoes—at very high doses it can cause dizziness, headache, nausea, or more serious effects—but this supplement is made from ripe tomato extract, so that risk is minimal. A rare airborne allergy to tomato stem proteins has been reported, though it's distinct from fruit allergy.

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 in our data for the ingredients we checked. That doesn't mean they can't happen; it means we have no known conflicts on file.

Before you add this to your routine, run through your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure.

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.

This is a simple, single-ingredient lycopene supplement with no documented drug interactions. The evidence for its benefits is thin or absent for most conditions, so it's not a proven fix for anything specific.

If you're curious about lycopene as an antioxidant or want to try it for general health, there's no major safety barrier—just have a quick chat with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're already on medications.

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) 766536017201
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2014
DSLD ID 31421
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
766536017201
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.

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-1720 1468631 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 this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Yes—lycopene from tomato is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation based on the data we hold. That said, if you're pregnant or nursing, it's always worth confirming with your own doctor before adding any supplement.
Will this help with my cholesterol or enlarged prostate?
The evidence isn't there yet. For high cholesterol and benign prostate enlargement, there isn't enough reliable data to say whether lycopene works. Your doctor can steer you toward treatments that are proven.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
At normal supplement doses, lycopene from ripe tomato extract is well tolerated. The serious side effects reported (dizziness, nausea, tremors) only happen with excessive amounts of tomatine, a compound in tomato leaves and green tomatoes—not in this product.
What exactly is lycopene, and where does it come from?
Lycopene is a red plant pigment—a carotenoid—that works as an antioxidant. In this product, it comes from a branded tomato extract called LYC-O-MATO®, which concentrates the lycopene from ripe tomatoes.

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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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