Lycopene | 10 mg | 100 Softgels | Puritan's Pride

Puritan's Pride Lycopene 10 mg in a 100 count bottle delivers the well known red carotenoid of tomatoes at a measured daily amount, supporting prostate health, cardiovascular health and cellular defence against oxidative stress. Lycopene is most often sought by men from their forties onward as part of a prostate support routine, and by anyone who rarely eats cooked tomatoes and therefore struggles to reach a meaningful intake from food alone. A 100 count bottle covers an extended, uninterrupted cycle.

What is lycopene?

Lycopene is a red carotenoid pigment responsible for the colour of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), watermelon and pink grapefruit. Unlike beta-carotene, lycopene is not converted into vitamin A in the body, so its role stays purely antioxidant. It is a fat-soluble molecule that accumulates in specific tissues, chiefly the prostate, testes, liver and skin.

Benefits of lycopene

• Prostate health support: lycopene concentrates in prostate tissue more than in most other tissues, and its levels are linked to prostate health markers with age.
• Heart and vascular support: lycopene helps protect circulating lipids from oxidation, a step tied to arterial wall integrity.
• Powerful antioxidant: lycopene is among the most efficient carotenoids at quenching singlet oxygen, a highly reactive free radical species.
• Skin defence against oxidative stress: lycopene distributes into skin layers and helps limit oxidation from environmental exposure.
• Eye health support: lycopene joins other carotenoids in protecting lipid-rich tissue from oxidative damage.
• Male fertility support: studies link lycopene to sperm quality markers.

How lycopene works in the body

Lycopene works by singlet oxygen quenching: its long chain of eleven conjugated double bonds absorbs surplus energy from reactive oxygen molecules and dissipates it as heat before cell membranes or DNA are damaged. Because it is fat soluble, lycopene travels after intestinal absorption inside chylomicrons and then via blood lipoproteins to the tissues that store it, the prostate holding the highest concentration.

What sets this formula apart

Puritan's Pride Lycopene is presented at 10 mg in an easy-to-swallow softgel, which matters because lycopene is fat soluble and absorbs poorly from a dry format with no lipid carrier. The softgel supplies that carrier inside the capsule itself, bringing absorption closer to what happens with tomatoes cooked in oil, where part of the lycopene converts to the cis form that is more bioavailable than the all-trans form dominant in raw tomatoes.

Who is this product for?

• Men in midlife and beyond following a prostate support routine.
• Anyone who rarely eats cooked tomatoes or tomato sauce.
• Anyone building an antioxidant routine alongside vitamin E or selenium.
• Smokers and those exposed to pollution, who carry a higher oxidative load.
• Anyone who prefers easy-to-swallow softgels over large tablets.

How to use

For adults, take one lycopene softgel two to four times daily, preferably with meals. Dietary fat is decisive for lycopene absorption because it is a fat-soluble carotenoid, so taking it with a meal containing olive oil, nuts or eggs serves bioavailability far better than taking it on an empty stomach.

Product details

• Form: easy-to-swallow softgel.
• Strength: 10 mg lycopene per softgel.
• Count: 100 softgels.
• Brand: Puritan's Pride, United States.

Frequently asked questions

How is lycopene different from beta-carotene?

Lycopene and beta-carotene both belong to the carotenoid family, but beta-carotene converts into vitamin A in the body while lycopene never does. Lycopene's role therefore stays limited to antioxidant activity and protection of fat-rich tissue.

Do tomatoes replace a lycopene supplement?

Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, yet the amount actually absorbed rises sharply when they are cooked with oil and drops in raw tomatoes. Puritan's Pride Lycopene at 10 mg delivers a fixed amount regardless of preparation.

When should lycopene be taken?

Lycopene softgels are best taken with meals because the molecule is fat soluble and needs dietary fat to absorb well. Spreading doses across mealtimes keeps blood levels steadier through the day.

Cautions

• Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
• Consult a doctor when taking medication for chronic conditions, particularly blood thinners or cholesterol-lowering drugs.
• Not a substitute for a balanced diet.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.