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Lycopene 25 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by OL Olympian Labs

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lycopene 25 mg is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, prostate health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lycopene extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs

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 extract at 25 mg per capsule. Lycopene is a red pigment found naturally in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables — your body doesn't make it, so it has to come from food or supplements.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (vegetarian capsule, rice flour, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and ascorbyl palmitate), which are binders and fillers that hold the supplement together.

Does it work?

Moderate 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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Lycopene's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Lycopene for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Prostate cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for lycopene is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for prostate cancer, which is the strongest claim we have.

For bladder cancer and diabetes, the data suggests it's likely ineffective. For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), exercise-induced asthma, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease), there just isn't enough reliable evidence to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lycopene

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 at this strength are generally well tolerated. The most common side effects reported with lycopene supplements are gastrointestinal — diarrhea, gas, belly bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and loss of appetite.

One case of chest pain was reported in a pregnant patient taking a different lycopene product, but it's unclear whether lycopene caused it. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data on supplements is limited.

Food amounts of lycopene are fine, but if you're pregnant or nursing, there isn't enough study of supplement doses to know whether they're safe — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're in either situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lycopene

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 you start Lycopene 25 mg, check whether you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — including prescription blood thinners like warfarin or heparin, or over-the-counter aspirin or other antiplatelet medications. This is a Moderate interaction, and your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether this supplement is safe to add.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lycopene 25 mg may be worth considering if you're interested in prostate health and you don't take blood thinners. If you do take anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interaction is real but manageable.

Gastrointestinal side effects are possible, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should discuss it with their healthcare provider first.

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 Apr 25, 2018.

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 25 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand OL Olympian Labs
Barcode (UPC) 710013001214
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2018
DSLD ID 175815
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
710013001214
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Rice Flour, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Olympian Labs, Inc. products are made with the highest quality ingredients and manufactured according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

We do not use ingredients that were produced using modern biotechnology

Supports prostate health Supports heart & eye health Powerful antioxidant

Made in USA

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement.

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

General

REV 05-10-16

Formulation

Vegan

Gluten free Allergen free

No: Milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybeans.

Non-GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

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Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lycopene extract

Interacts with
122 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: pure Lycopene

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 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Rice Flour, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lycopene 25 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lycopene extract1 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 Lycopene 25 mg, from the product label.

OL Olympian Labs

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Name
Olympian Labs, Inc.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85027
Phone Number
1-800-473-5883
Web Address
www.olympianlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs: Common Questions

Does Lycopene 25 mg by OL Olympian Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lycopene 25 mg has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lycopene 25 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.
What is lycopene and why would I take it?
Lycopene is a red pigment from tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables that your body can't make on its own. Some research suggests it may help with prostate cancer, though for most other conditions the evidence is either weak or not yet established.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people tolerate lycopene well, but some experience gastrointestinal effects like diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, or loss of appetite. If they happen, they tend to be mild.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Food amounts of lycopene are fine, but supplement doses haven't been well studied in pregnancy or lactation. There isn't enough data to know whether this 25 mg dose is safe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Can I take this with aspirin or other blood thinners?
Lycopene has blood-thinning effects in lab research, so taking it alongside aspirin, warfarin, or other anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs may increase your bleeding risk. This is a Moderate interaction — check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
Does lycopene actually work for prostate cancer?
The evidence is rated possibly effective, meaning there's some research support but it's not definitive. For other conditions like bladder cancer and diabetes, the evidence suggests it doesn't work well, and for several others there simply isn't enough study yet.

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Lycopene 25 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.

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The 10 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 →

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