Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

Review finds possible lycopene intake benefits for blood vessel function in healthy adults

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether lycopene-containing products affect blood vessel function in healthy adults. Among four pooled studies using flow-mediated dilation (FMD), lycopene intake was associated with an increase in FMD. The authors also noted that certainty across studies was limited/moderate and that the overall significance changed after excluding one study.