Beta carotene dangerous, cautions

People with hypothyroidism or liver disease have trouble converting beta carotene to vitamin A and should not rely solely on beta carotene to meet their vitamin A requirements.

Diabetics may also have trouble converting beta carotene to vitamin A, although recent research suggests that this may not be the case. Large doses of beta carotene may increase the risk of cancer in those who drink alcohol and smoke heavily.

Vitamin C supplements may be useful in protecting against the damaging effects of large doses of beta carotene.

Beta Carotene Categories:

Beta carotene
Beta carotene Supplements
Beta carotene Recommended Daily
Beta carotene Overdose
Beta carotene Interactions
Beta carotene Dangerous
Lycopene
Lutein

Other Vitamins:

Vitamin A
Carotenes
Beta carotene
Lycopene
Lutein
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K