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Hello, will a large handful of cashews eaten 3 hours after taking the contraceptive pill affect its absorption? I read that the fiber contained in food can interfere with absorption, and nuts have a lot of it
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
4 hours ago
No, eating even a large portion of cashews 3 hours after taking the birth control pill should not affect its effectiveness. Fiber present in food can affect the absorption of certain medications in certain situations, however, a standard diet, even high in fiber, is not a problem for oral contraceptives.
After 3 hours of taking the tablet, most of the active substances have already been absorbed. Much more important for the effectiveness of contraception are skipping a pill, a significant delay in taking it, vomiting or severe diarrhea occurring within a few hours after taking it.
In the described situation, there is no reason to fear a decrease in the effectiveness of contraception due to the consumption of cashews.
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