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Lycopene Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Lycopene is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com

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 is just lycopene — a single active ingredient. Lycopene is a red pigment and antioxidant found naturally in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit.

There are no other active or inactive ingredients listed.

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 possibly effective for prostate cancer, but possibly ineffective for bladder cancer and diabetes.

For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), exercise-induced asthma, and ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it helps or doesn't.

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 are generally well tolerated. The main side effects reported with supplements are gastrointestinal — diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and loss of appetite.

One case of chest pain was reported in a pregnant woman taking a lycopene product, though it's unclear whether lycopene caused it. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, food amounts of lycopene are fine.

Supplements aren't well studied in pregnancy or while nursing, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking them if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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.

If you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, or aspirin for clot prevention, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding lycopene — it may raise your bleeding risk. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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 is most useful if you're interested in prostate health — the evidence there is modest but present. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, because lycopene might increase bleeding risk.

Keep your own healthcare provider in the loop before you start, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or on any regular medication.

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 Sep 24, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0001FYKEIJ
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Oz(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 254906
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
200 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
200 mg
Servings per container
2500
UPC/BARCODE
X0001FYKEIJ
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene10 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: Soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 200 mg once daily, or as directed by a physician. Use an accurate milligram scale to measure.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool, dark place.

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Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size200 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lycopene

Interacts with
122 drugs
10 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lycopene 122

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lycopene 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.

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 Lycopene, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
bulksupplements.com
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Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Lycopene by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lycopene 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 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.
Can I take lycopene while I'm on warfarin or another blood thinner?
Lycopene may theoretically increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or drugs that prevent clots. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — they'll review your specific medication and dose to see if it's safe for you.
What are the side effects of lycopene supplements?
Most people tolerate lycopene well. The side effects that have been reported are gastrointestinal — things like diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and loss of appetite. If you notice any of these, lower your dose or stop and talk with your pharmacist.
Is lycopene safe to take while pregnant?
Lycopene from food is fine during pregnancy. Supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy, though they're rated likely safe. Because of that gap in data, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a lycopene supplement if you're pregnant — they can give you personalized advice.
Does lycopene actually help with prostate cancer?
The evidence suggests it possibly helps with prostate cancer, but it's not a substitute for medical treatment. For bladder cancer and diabetes, the evidence says it's possibly ineffective. Talk with your doctor about whether lycopene makes sense as part of your health plan.
Is this powder a pure lycopene product with no fillers?
Yes — the ingredient list shows no inactive or other ingredients, so it's lycopene only.

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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 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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