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Lycopene para High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

B Evidencia Al menos un ensayo aleatorizado lo respalda, con resultados mayoritariamente consistentes.

Meta-analysis of 6 RCTs: systolic -5.6 mmHg. Improved endothelial function. Cooking with oil enhances absorption 2-3x. Strong observational associations with lower MI risk.

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Conclusión

            
            
Meta-analysis of 6 RCTs: systolic -5.6 mmHg. Improved endothelial function. Cooking with oil enhances absorption 2-3x. Strong observational associations with lower MI risk.

            
            
        

    










    

  
Key Study Findings





    

        
        

            

                
                    Review
                
                
                
                
            

            
                Dietary supplements and prevention of preeclampsia.
            
            

                
                Dose: 500 mg daily
                
                
                vs: Placebo
                
                
                Outcome: Preeclampsia risk reduction
                
                
                Efecto: ~50% risk reduction
                
                
                None
                
            

            
            
Población: Pregnant women with low calcium intake

            
        

        
        

            

                
                    Randomized Controlled Trial
                
                
                n=442
                
                
                156 weeks
                
                
                Open-label
                
            

            
                Apolipoprotein E ε4-dependent associations between carotenoids and cognitive decline: Findings from the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention …
            
            

                
                Dose: None
                
                
                vs: Usual diet
                
                
                Outcome: 3-year change in global cognitive function (composite)
                
                
                Efecto: β=0.17 SU per unit carotenoid (APOE ε4)
                
                
                0.009
                
            

            
            
Población: Older adults ≥65y, BMI>25, family history of AD, MoCA≥22

            
        

        
        

            

                
                    Meta-Analysis
                
                
                
                
            

            
                Antioxidant Lipid Supplement on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
            
            

                
                Dose: None
                
                
                vs: Placebo
                
                
                Outcome: Blood pressure
                
                
                Efecto: None
                
                
                None
                
            

            
            
Población: None

            
        

        
    







    
    

        
        

            

  
Key Statistics





            


    

        
6

        
Estudios

    

    

        
400

        
Participantes

    

    

        
            
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Positive

    

    

        B

        
Calificación

    




        


        
        
        

            

  
Referenced Papers





            

                
                

                    

                        
                            Dietary supplements and prevention of preeclampsia.
                        
                        
                            
                                Review
                            
                            
                            
                        
                    

                    

                        Hypertension research : …
                        2025
                        
                        10 citas
                        
                    

                

                
                

                    

                        
                            Apolipoprotein E ε4-dependent associations between carotenoids and cognitive decline: Findings from the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative delay) randomized controlled …
                        
                        
                            
                                RCT
                            
                            
                            
                        
                    

                    

                        The American journal …
                        2025
                        
                        2 citas
                        
                    

                

                
                

                    

                        
                            Antioxidant Lipid Supplement on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
                        
                        
                            
                                Meta-Analysis
                            
                            
                            
                        
                    

                    

                        Nutrients
                        2024
                        
                        6 citas
                        
                    

                

                
            

        

        

        
        
        

            

  
Dosage & Usage





            
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units


            
            

                
Dosificaciones de uso común

                

                    
                    

                        
general:

                        
6-15 mg/day

                    

                    
                    

                        
cardiovascularsupport:

                        
15-30 mg/day

                    

                    
                

                
                

                    Límite superior: Not formally established; up to 75 mg/day used in clinical trials
                

                
            

            

            
            

                
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación

                

                    

                        
                            

                                Dosificación
                                Duración
                                Efecto
                                N
                            

                        
                        
                            
                            

                                500 mg daily
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                                    Positive
                                    
                                
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                                None
                                156 weeks
                                
                                    
                                    Positive
                                    
                                
                                442
                            

                            
                            

                                None
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                                    Neutral
                                    
                                
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                Mejor momento para tomar: With meals containing fat (cooking with olive oil enhances absorption 2-3x)
            

            
        

        

        
        
        

            

  
Safety & Side Effects





            

                
                

                    
Efectos secundarios reportados

                    
    
                        
                        
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                            Generally well-tolerated
                        
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                            Lycopenodermia (orange skin discoloration) at very high intake — harmless and reversible
                        
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Interacciones conocidas

                    
    
                        
                        
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                            Blood pressure medications (may have mild additive effect)
                        
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                            Beta-carotene (may compete for absorption)
                        
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                        Ingesta máxima tolerable: Not formally established; up to 75 mg/day used in clinical trials
                    

                

                
            

            

                Consulte siempre a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.
            

        

        

        
        
        

            

  
Frequently Asked Questions





            




    
    

        
            Does Lycopene help with High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
            
        
        

            Based on 6 studies with 400 participants, there is moderate evidence from clinical studies that Lycopene may support High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) management. Our evidence grade is B (Good Evidence).
        

    

    
    

        
            How much Lycopene should I take for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
            
        
        

            Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 6-15 mg/day. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
        

    

    
    

        
            Are there side effects of Lycopene?
            
        
        

            Reported side effects may include Generally well-tolerated, Lycopenodermia (orange skin discoloration) at very high intake — harmless and reversible. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
        

    

    
    

        
            How strong is the evidence for Lycopene and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
            
        
        

            We rate the evidence as Grade B (Good Evidence). This rating is based on 6 peer-reviewed studies with 400 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.
        

    

    




        

        

        
        
        

            

  




            

                
                
                

                
                

                    
Lycopene para otras condiciones

                    

                        
                        
                            Atherosclerosis
                            D

                        
                        
                    

                

                
            

        

        

    


    
    






  
References

  
    
    
    
  1. 
      [1]
      Takafumi Ushida et al..
      Hypertens Res.
      2025.
      Dietary supplements and prevention of preeclampsia.
      doi:10.1038/s41440-025-02144-9
      PubMed
    
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  2. 
      [2]
      Xiaoran Liu et al..
      Am J Clin Nutr.
      2025.
      Apolipoprotein E ε4-dependent associations between carotenoids and cognitive decline: Findings from the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative delay) randomized controlled …
      doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.08.012
      PubMed
    
    3. 
    
    
  3. 
      [3]
      Sitong Wan et al..
      Nutrients.
      2024.
      Antioxidant Lipid Supplement on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
      doi:10.3390/nu16142213
      PubMed
    
    4. 
    
  















    

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