R E T U R N M E N U

Lycopene Supplementation
and Disease Risk

Tomato/Tomato-based foods
and Disease Risk

C R I T I C A L F I N D I N G S

Lycopene Supplementation
and Disease Risk

Skin
Lycopene Supplementation and Disease Risk

Main findings

Data suggest a beneficial effect of lycopene supplementation (> 8 weeks) in reducing UV light-induced erythema.
Effect may depend on increased carotenoid and lycopene in skin.
1 RCT (n=80) suggests topical benefits for skin structure, firmness, and condition in postmenopausal women

Summary of studies and outcomes

Number of studies = 2
Risk estimates (RE) = 2
- (-) = 1

N = 1

(+) = 0

Risk estimates by Tomato or Lycopene category

√GT G. Tom =

√PT P. Tom =

√FT F. Tom =

√Lyco Lyco = 1 (-), 1 (N)