Lycopene

Lycopene is a red carotenoid naturally abundant in tomatoes and other red fruits. Its molecular structure allows it to participate in antioxidant-related reactions, and absorption improves with dietary fat.

• Scientific identity: Lycopene; compound family: Acyclic carotenoid, no beta-ionone ring.
• How it works: Comes from red produce: Tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit are the main dietary sources. Released by heat: Unusually among nutrients, heat processing increases its absorption by freeing it from the plant matrix.
• Primary function: It complements antioxidant-focused nutritional formulas without acting as a source of vitamin A.
• What it supports: Lycopene adds carotenoid antioxidant support to help maintain the normal protection of cells exposed to everyday oxidative stress.
• Important consideration: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation.

CARPEDIEM selected Lycopene for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

• Formulation purpose: It complements antioxidant-focused nutritional formulas without acting as a source of vitamin A.
• Used in: CARPEDIEM MultiMen.
• Works alongside: Lycopene complements Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E to support a more complete functional-wellness formulation.
• Meaningful contribution: Lycopene adds carotenoid antioxidant support to help maintain the normal protection of cells exposed to everyday oxidative stress. Supports dietary carotenoid diversity without functioning as a vitamin A precursor.
• Quality and scientific context: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation. Research is shown only when an ingredient-specific study demonstrates a relevant benefit.