Tomato power: lycopene trial aims to boost sperm count
NCT ID NCT05671562
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether lycopene, an antioxidant found in cooked tomatoes, can improve sperm quality in men with low numbers of swimming sperm. 34 men took either lycopene capsules or placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers compared semen samples before and after to see if lycopene increased total motile sperm count.
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Jessop Fertility
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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