Can You Take Beta-Carotene and Beta-Cryptoxanthin Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Beta-Cryptoxanthin and Beta-Carotene are both provitamin A carotenoids that compete for the same intestinal absorption transporters (SR-BI). Co-supplementation may reduce absorption of both.

How to arrange timing

Separate Beta-Cryptoxanthin and Beta-Carotene by at least 2 hours for optimal carotenoid absorption.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Reboul E. Absorption of vitamin A and carotenoids by the enterocyte: focus on transport proteins. Nutrients. 2013;5(9):3563-3581.

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on 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.