Are there adverse effects from taking beta-Carotene?
Beta-carotene is generally well tolerated with a very low risk of toxicity. In contrast with vitamin A(excess intake of which may cause liver damage or birth defects), it is virtually impossible to overdose with beta-carotene, as the body eliminates any of the latter substance which is surplus to requirements. No adverse effects have been reported in pregnant or lactating women taking up to 50,000IU/day, and intakes up to 1000mg/Kg body weight given to rats showed no long term toxic effects. Very high intake of beta-carotene (more than 100,000IU/day) may cause areas of the skin to take on an orange tone, which is harmless. Patients with diabetes, renal or liver disease, or with hyperthyroidism should take beta-carotene with caution. About Pharma-Nord Bio Carotene Each Pharma-Nord Bio Carotene capsule contains 9mg of pure beta-carotene (equivalent to that contained in 4 large carrots) in a stable and readily absorbable form. Each Bio-Carotene capsule contains the vitamin A equivalent of
