2006-12-15 05:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by 2.71828182845904 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A. Thus consuming beta carotene is equivalent to consuming Vitamin A. Lack of vit. A can lead to night-blindness and certain cancers, too much can cause anorexia/weight loss and neurological symptoms. Excessive levels of carotene can lead to a yellow-orange discoloration of the skin. You choose if you'd like to be afraid of it.
2006-12-15 06:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by janegalt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta caroteen is vitamin A, found in carrots. It does many jobs in your body and is required. It is fat soluble, so you can overdose on vitamin pills. No reason to be afraid.
2006-12-15 16:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should only be afraid of Beta-Carotine if you want to go blind early. It helps your eyesight.
2006-12-15 13:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Casey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid of a carrot...?!?
2006-12-15 15:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by julie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋