Cancer
Main Findings - Lycopene Supplementation and Disease Risk

Cancer- main findings

  • Represented cancer studies: Prostate (n=10), Colorectal (n=2), Breast (n=1).
  • Lycopene supplementation appears to be safe and well tolerated for up to 1 year; however, limited evidence for improving disease status.

Summary of studies and outcomes

  • Number of studies = 13
  • Risk estimates (RE) = 16
    • (-) = 7
    • N = 9
    • (+) = 0
  • Risk estimates by Tomato or Lycopene category
    • √GT G. Tom = 0
    • √PT P. Tom = 0
    • √F F Tom = 0
    • √Lyco Lyco = 7 (-), 9 (N)