What are the side effects of too much lycopene?
                                
                                
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                                While lycopene is a potent antioxidant with many health benefits, excessive intake—especially from supplements—can lead to adverse effects. In rare cases, consuming very high amounts can cause a harmless, reversible orange discoloration of the skin known as lycopenemia.