What Is 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

How much beta-carotene per day is too much?

You should be able to get the amount of beta-carotene you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. If you decide to take beta-carotene supplements, it’s important not to take too much as this could be harmful. Do not take more than 7mg of beta-carotene supplements a day unless advised to by a doctor.

Is 10000 IU of beta-carotene too much?

The tolerable upper limit (UL) of Vitamin A for adults is 3,000 micrograms RAE, (10,000 IUs retinol, 20,000 IUs of beta carotene from supplements, or 60,000 IUs beta carotene from food) which will not typically be exceeded by common multivitamins.

Chloe Bennett

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