Supplement·Interactions·Reviewed June 9, 2026
Beta-Carotene interactions.
Beta-Carotene has 7 documented interactions in the NutriStack database: 5 that need timing or caution and 2 that work synergistically. The full list, with what each pairing does, is below.
Beta-Carotene at a glance.
A quick, data-grounded summary. The full table is below.
Beta-Carotene has 7 documented interactions in the NutriStack database: 5 that need timing or caution and 2 that work synergistically. The full list, with what each pairing does, is below.
Everything that interacts with beta-carotene.
Every supplement and medication in the NutriStack database with a documented interaction with this substance, highest-severity first. Open any pair for the mechanism and sources.
| Substance | Interaction | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Esomeprazole | Caution | Gastric acid contributes to the dispersion and absorption of beta-carotene from food. In a crossover study, raising gastric pH above 4.5 with... |
| Omeprazole | Caution | Omeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria reduces the absorption of beta-carotene. In a crossover trial, raising gastric pH above 4.5 with omeprazole... |
| Vitamin A | Caution | Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body, so taking both together adds to total vitamin A activity and can increase the risk of vitamin A... |
| Lutein | Timing Sensitive | Beta-carotene and lutein compete for the same intestinal absorption pathways, so taking large doses together can reduce the absorption of lutein. details → |
| Lycopene | Timing Sensitive | Taking beta-carotene and lycopene together in the same dose reduces the short-term absorption of each, because they compete for the same fat-based... |
| Iron | Synergy | Beta-carotene can enhance the absorption of nonheme (plant-form) iron when the two are taken together with food. Human absorption studies using... |
| Vitamin E | Synergy | Beta-carotene and vitamin E are complementary antioxidants that protect different cellular compartments, and vitamin E can help protect... |
The full beta-carotene profile.
Benefits, dosing by goal, forms, and the cited evidence for this supplement.
Common beta-carotene questions.
Quick answers drawn from the table above.
What interacts with Beta-Carotene?
In the NutriStack database, Beta-Carotene has 7 documented interactions with other supplements and medications. The most notable include Esomeprazole, Omeprazole, Vitamin A, Lutein, and Lycopene.
What works well with Beta-Carotene?
Beta-Carotene pairs synergistically with Iron and Vitamin E in the NutriStack database. Synergy still depends on dose and timing; open any pair for the detail.
Can you take Beta-Carotene with Esomeprazole?
NutriStack classifies the Beta-Carotene and Esomeprazole pairing as caution: Gastric acid contributes to the dispersion and absorption of beta-carotene from food. In a crossover study, raising gastric pH above 4.5 with omeprazole significantly... If you use beta-carotene as a vitamin A source while on esomeprazole, take it with a fat-containing meal to maximize what acid-independent...
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