Can You Take Carotenoids with Soy Isoflavones?
Carotenoids and Soy Isoflavones May Interact, Affecting Absorption
Carotenoid absorption may be reduced
Carotenoids and Soy Isoflavones May Interact, Affecting Absorption
Carotenoid absorption may be reduced
Detailed Analysis
Taking carotenoids and soy isoflavones together may affect how well your body absorbs carotenoids. Soy isoflavones, found in soy products, might interfere with the absorption of carotenoids, which are antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables. This interaction is considered mild and may not be a concern for everyone. Soy protein isolate (SPI) may interfere with carotenoid absorption by altering the fate of carotenoids during digestion, possibly through emulsifying properties of resulting peptides or influencing access of digestion enzymes to lipid droplets. This could lead to reduced bioavailability of carotenoids.
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