Does High-fiber foods Affect Lycopene?

May affect absorption or how you feel

The short answer

Fiber binds to carotenoids like lycopene and reduces their absorption. Lycopene requires fat for uptake, which fiber also impairs.

How to arrange timing

Take lycopene with a fat-containing meal, separated from high-fiber foods by 2 hours.

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.