Lycopene Guide

Lycopene is a plant compound found in tomatoes and other red or pink fruits. Learn how it provides antioxidant support, supports prostate health, and what to consider when choosing a supplement.

✅ Reviewed by Jamieson's Science Team

Quick Answers

What is lycopene?

Lycopene is a naturally occurring plant pigment and antioxidant found in foods such as tomatoes.¹

What does lycopene do?

Lycopene provides antioxidant support and helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.¹

Does lycopene support prostate health?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes lycopene for helping support prostate health at appropriate daily amounts.¹

Where does lycopene come from?

Lycopene occurs naturally in foods such as tomatoes and watermelon. Jamieson’s current formula uses lycopene with tomato concentrate.

What is lycopene?


Lycopene is a naturally occurring carotenoid, a type of plant pigment that gives foods such as tomatoes their red colour.¹ 

It also acts as an antioxidant, helping protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Health Canada recognizes lycopene from several food and plant sources, including tomato. 

How does lycopene support the body?

Lycopene acts as an antioxidant, helping protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.¹ 

Health Canada also recognizes lycopene for helping support prostate health when a product provides at least 6.5 mg per day.¹ Jamieson’s current formula provides 10 mg per caplet. 

Which health goals can lycopene support?

Men’s Health

Lycopene helps support prostate health when taken at appropriate daily amounts.¹

Everyday Wellness

Lycopene provides antioxidant support and helps protect cells from free-radical damage.¹

Antioxidant Support

Lycopene helps protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.¹

How can lycopene fit into your routine?

Lycopene can come from food or supplements and is often used as part of a routine focused on prostate and antioxidant support. 

  • Eat colourful plant foods: Tomatoes, watermelon, and other red or pink produce can contribute lycopene. 
  • For prostate support: Lycopene is recognized for helping support prostate health at sufficient daily amounts.¹ 
  • For antioxidant support: It helps protect cells from free-radical damage.¹ 
  • Support the bigger picture: Balanced eating, regular movement, and routine health screening also matter for long-term men’s health. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

What should you look for in a lycopene supplement?

Start with the amount of lycopene and the reason you’re taking it.

  • Check the lycopene amount: Health Canada’s prostate-health claim applies at 6.5 mg or more per day.¹ 
  • Check the source: Lycopene may be derived from tomato or other approved sources. 
  • Look for tomato-based formulas: Jamieson combines lycopene with tomato concentrate. 
  • Match the benefit: Look for claims around antioxidant or prostate-health support. 
  • Check combination products: Lycopene can also appear in multivitamins, often at lower amounts than a standalone supplement. 
  • Look for an NPN: Choose a licensed natural health product with an eight-digit NPN. 
  • Look for quality: Jamieson products are backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

For more than 100 years, Jamieson has combined scientific expertise with rigorous quality testing. Every product is backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine.  

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FAQs
What is lycopene used for?

Lycopene is used as an antioxidant and, at appropriate daily amounts, to help support prostate health.¹

Is lycopene only found in tomatoes?

No. Lycopene can occur in several fruits and plants, but tomatoes are one of the best-known dietary sources. Health Canada recognizes sources including tomato, watermelon, citrus fruits, and rosehip.

Does lycopene support prostate health?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes lycopene for helping support prostate health when a product provides at least 6.5 mg per day.

Sources

1. Health Canada. Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements Monograph — Lycopene. Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl 

2. Health Canada. Natural Health Products Ingredients Database — Lycopene.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq?id=2995 

3. Health Canada. Antioxidants Monograph. Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/dbImages/mono_antioxidants_english.pdf