Toxicity. Beta-carotene doesn't seem to be toxic in large doses. But high doses over a long time can lead to carotenemia. This causes your skin to become yellowish orange.
What are the side effects of too much beta-carotene?
Taking big doses of vitamin A can be toxic, but your body only converts as much vitamin A from beta-carotene as it needs. That means beta-carotene is considered a safe source of vitamin A.Skin discoloration (yellowing that eventually goes away)Loose stools.Bruising.Joint pain.
How much beta-carotene per day is safe?
Adults and teenagers: 6 to 15 milligrams (mg) of beta-carotene (the equivalent of 10,000 to 25,000 Units of vitamin A activity) per day. Children: 3 to 6 mg of beta-carotene (the equivalent of 5,000 to 10,000 Units of vitamin A activity) per day.
How much beta-carotene is harmful?
Studies have used dosages ranging between 15 and 180 milligrams a day. There is no set tolerable upper intake level (UL) for beta-carotene. However, high doses or long-term use may be dangerous.
Can beta-carotene cause vitamin A toxicity?
Birth defects occur in children of women receiving isotretinoin (which is related to vitamin A) for acne treatment during pregnancy. Megadoses of vitamin A can cause liver toxicity. Although carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body, excessive ingestion of carotene causes carotenemia, not vitamin A toxicity.
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