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How Beta-Carotene interacts with Bile acid sequestrants

Interaction type:
Interactions

Interaction rating:
Study Supported

These medications decrease the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients such as beta-carotene. Supplementation with the affected nutrient(s) may be necessary. (1) (2) These drugs include cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam.

References

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View Abstract: Probstfield JL, et al. Carotenoids and Vitamin A: The Effect of Hypocholesterolemic Agents on Serum Levels. Metabolism. Jan1985;34(1):88-91.

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