Eating too many carrots will not give you vitamin A poisoning. Vitamin A is a collective term for a group of nutrients that support aspects of your health, such as immune system regulation, the division and specialization of your cells, and normal vision and sexual reproduction.
Can you eat too much vitamin A from carrots?
Carrots are full of vitamins, minerals and fibers that are good for your health. But eating too many carrots can bring in too much beta-carotene the molecule responsible for carrots' bright orange hue and a precursor of vitamin A. This can lead to excess blood carotene which can discolor the skin.
How many carrots do you have to eat to get vitamin A poisoning?
“One medium carrot has about 4 milligrams of beta-carotene in it. So if you're eating 10 carrots a day for a few weeks you could develop it.”
What happens when you eat too much carrots?
The surprising fact is eating too many carrots, or other foods high in beta-carotene, can cause a yellowish discoloration of the skin, according to the Dermatology Clinic at UAMS. This discoloration, a condition called carotenemia, is most noticeable on the palms and soles.
Can you get too much vitamin A from carrot juice?
Drinking too much carrot juice can lead to carotenemia, a temporary condition where skin takes on a yellowish tint from too much beta-carotene in the blood. To enjoy the benefits of carrot juice without consuming too much vitamin A or beta-carotene, drink no more than half a glass — or 4 ounces a day.
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