Lycopene 20 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lycopene 20 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Lycopene 20 mg is a dietary supplement by NOW 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 20 mg by NOW
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This softgel delivers 20 mg of Lyc-O-Mato, a tomato extract and the product's single active ingredient. Lycopene is the red pigment naturally found in tomatoes and tomato products — it's what gives them their color.
The capsule itself contains extra virgin olive oil, bovine gelatin, glycerin, and water as inactive ingredients to hold everything together and keep it shelf-stable.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for lycopene against several conditions we have data on is weak. For bladder cancer, breast cancer, and diabetes, the research suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), benign enlarged prostate (BPH), and exercise-triggered asthma, we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, chat with your doctor about whether the current science supports a trial.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tomato as a food is well tolerated by most people, and the tomato extract in this supplement also appears well tolerated at typical doses. However, the safety notes flag that concentrated lycopene or tomato extract supplements haven't been studied as thoroughly as whole food tomatoes.
The rare serious effects listed (like diarrhea, vomiting, or heart rhythm changes) occurred only with excessive amounts of tomatine, a compound found in tomato leaves and unripe green tomatoes — not in ripe tomato fruit or standard supplements. One airborne allergy to tomato stem proteins has been reported, though this person didn't have a food allergy to tomato fruit itself.
High-dose lycopene supplements are best discussed with a clinician before starting. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the available data rates this ingredient as likely safe, but talk it over with your OB or midwife for your individual situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, if you're on any medications, use the interaction checker on this page to verify with your exact prescriptions, and mention this supplement to your pharmacist or doctor when you pick up any new prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
NOW's Lycopene 20 mg is generally well tolerated and has no documented interactions with medications we could check. The evidence for it working against cancer, diabetes, or high cholesterol is weak or absent, though it may be worth exploring with your doctor if you have a specific reason.
Because high-dose supplements haven't been as thoroughly studied as whole tomatoes, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it fits your health plan before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Lycopene 20 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739030627 |
| Net contents | 50 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314464 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Men ONLY, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lycopene 20 mg by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lyc-O-Mato | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times daily with food.
Formula
NOW Lycopene features LYC-O-MATO, patented tomato complex with a full complement of tomato phytonutrients, including lycopene. Lycopene is known for its powerful free radical scavenging properties. Clinical studies indicate that lycopene helps to support cardiovascular health and normal immune system function.
In addition, Lycopene may aid in the maintenance of a healthy prostate.
Extract from tomatoes
Lyc-O-Mato Natural Lycopene Complex
Triangle K (Kosher) Contains Gelatin
Triangle K (Kosher) Contains Gelatin
Crescent H (Halal)
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.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Free radical scavenger Supports vascular health
Non-GMO
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients.
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally Natural color variation may occur in this product.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Triangle K (Kosher) Contains Gelatin
GMP Quality Assured Crescent H (Halal)
General Statements
General Health Family owned since 1968.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Lyc-O-Mato is a registered trademark of LycoRed Natural Products Ltd.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Lycopene 20 mg by NOW label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lycopene 20 mg by NOW
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 Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Lyc-O-Mato
No knowninteractions
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...
Lyc-O-Mato monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lycopene 20 mg by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lycopene 20 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lycopene 20 mg, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW Foods
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- nowfoods.com
Lycopene 20 mg by NOW: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lycopene 20 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lycopene 20 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Asero R, Mistrello G, Amato S. Airborne allergy to tomato proteins. Allergy. 2010;65(12):1626-7. PubMed
- Friedman M. Tomato Glycoalkaloids: Role in the Plant and in the Diet. J Agric Food Chem. 2002;50(21):5751-80. PubMed
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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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