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Does High-fiber foods Affect Alpha-Lipoic Acid?
May affect absorption or how you feel
The short answer
ALA is best absorbed on an empty stomach. High-fiber meals reduce ALA absorption by 20-30% through physical trapping and delayed gastric emptying.
How to arrange timing
Take alpha-lipoic acid on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours from high-fiber meals.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com
Important context
The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.