Last update Oct. 1, 2023
Compatible
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Lycopene is a natural red carotenoid pigment that is responsible for the red and pink colors seen in tomatoes, pink oranges and grapefruit, rose hips and other red vegetables and fruits. It has antioxidant properties. Lycopene extract from tomato is used as a colorant in food products.
At the time of the last update, we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Lycopene is found in breast milk (Zielinska 2021) and is associated with positive neurodevelopmental outcomes (Lockyer 2021). Tomato consumption increases the concentration of lycopene in breast milk. (Zielinska 2021, Haftel 2015, Alien 2002)
Given its lack of toxicity and very likely beneficial effects, its consumption in food form is compatible with breastfeeding. The maximum safe daily intake is not known; some agencies estimate it at 15 mg (AESAN 0212). The consumption of lycopene supplements should not be abused.