The richest sources of beta-carotene are yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, and winter squash).
Do bananas have beta-carotene?
A major vitamin A resource book lists bananas as a poor source of vitamin A [10]. This would be a correct statement with reference to bananas analyzed in the United States and United Kingdom, which contain 21 µg of β-carotene/100 g [29, 30].
What happens if you eat too much beta-carotene?
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. Too much beta-carotene is a problem for some people.
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