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Does Spicy foods Affect TUDCA?
Amount or timing may matter
The short answer
TUDCA protects the GI mucosa and bile acid balance. Capsaicin-stimulated excess gastric acid and mucosal irritation may reduce TUDCA's protective efficacy.
How to arrange timing
Take TUDCA at least 2 hours apart from spicy food.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com 2024
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.