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Does High-fiber foods Affect Astaxanthin?
May affect absorption or how you feel
The short answer
Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble carotenoid. High fiber reduces fat absorption and impairs astaxanthin bioavailability.
How to arrange timing
Take astaxanthin with a fat-containing meal, away from high-fiber foods.
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.