FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)A natural orange pigment found in carrots and other vegetables. Also serves as a precursor to vitamin A in the body.
Concerns
- •high-dose supplementation linked to increased lung cancer risk in smokers
- •carotenodermia (harmless skin yellowing) at high intake
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
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