Beta-carotene, a group of red/ yellow/ orange pigments is a precursor of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A (retinol) by the human body.
Vitamin A is essential for keeping skin, mucus membranes, our immune system and our eyes healthy. It acts as the antioxidant by protecting the body from free radicals.
It is also used for decreasing symptoms of asthma, preventing cancers, cataract and maintaining heart health.
β-carotene is possibly safe if used as the supplement for short duration, under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
High doses of β-carotene may result in changing the skin colour to yellow or orange.
Some of the other side-effects of high dose may be:
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
Beta-carotene, a group of red/ yellow/ orange pigments is a precursor of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A (retinol) by the human body.
Vitamin A is essential for keeping skin, mucus membranes, our immune system and our eyes healthy. It acts as the antioxidant by protecting the body from free radicals.
It is also used for decreasing symptoms of asthma, preventing cancers, cataract and maintaining heart health.
β-carotene is possibly safe if used as the supplement for short duration, under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
High doses of β-carotene may result in changing the skin colour to yellow or orange.
Some of the other side-effects of high dose may be:
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: