Lycopene

Oral Uses

• Aging skin

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Breast cancer prevention

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; enhances immune system; reduces breast cancer risk. Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• General cancer prevention

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; enhances immune system; reduces breast, cervical, colon, colorectal, esophagus, lung, mouth, pancreas, prostate, rectal, stomach and other cancer risks. Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Asthma

  Lycopene alleviates exercise induced asthma attacks. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

  Lycopene shrinks prostate; alleviates symptoms. Take 10-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Breast cancer

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; enhances immune system; inhibits the growth of cancer. Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Cardiovascular disease

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces blood pressure and heart disease risk. Take 10-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Oral Actions

• Action - Antineoplastic

  Lycopene is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Antioxidant

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Immune enhancer

  Lycopene is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Anti-aging

  Lycopene is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Hypotensive

  Lycopene is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Life extension promoter

  Lycopene is a life extension promoter; promotes life extension. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Topical Uses

• Aging skin

  Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; retards skin aging. Apply a topical preparation containing lycopene 2 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. May be used safely during pregnancy.

Available Forms

Lycopene is available in capsule and softgel form.