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It is considered a “safe” form of vitamin A because the body converts only as much of it to vitamin A as it needs. Taking excessive amounts of beta-carotene can, however, give an orange/yellowish tint to the skin (hypercarotenosis). It is not dangerous and disappears when intake is reduced or stopped.
