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Can You Take Vitamin A and Vitamin E Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Vitamin A and vitamin E compete for micellar incorporation in the gut. High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other.
How to arrange timing
Space these apart or take at different meals.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS 2024
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.