Can You Take Beta-Carotene and Fucoxanthin Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Fucoxanthin is a marine carotenoid that competes with Beta-Carotene for intestinal absorption via shared carotenoid transport mechanisms. High doses of one may reduce absorption of the other.

How to arrange timing

Separate Fucoxanthin and Beta-Carotene supplements by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Sugawara T, et al. Lysophosphatidylcholine enhances carotenoid uptake from mixed micelles by Caco-2 human intestinal cells. J Nutr. 2001;131(11):2901-2907.

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.