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Does High-fiber foods Affect Beta-Carotene?
May affect absorption or how you feel
The short answer
Dietary fiber traps beta-carotene in the food matrix and reduces its release and absorption as a fat-soluble carotenoid.
How to arrange timing
Take beta-carotene supplements away from high-fiber meals for better absorption.
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.