Tag: Eating too many carrots

Overconsumption of beta-carotene-rich foods like carrots can lead to carotenemia, a harmless condition that causes a yellowish-orange discoloration of the skin. However, the specific amount that constitutes 'too many' and the severity of other potential side effects are a common point of confusion for many health-conscious individuals.

Carrots are the leading source of beta-carotene in the American diet, a pigment your body converts to Vitamin A. But what would happen if I ate a lot of carrots over an extended period? The effects range from cosmetic skin changes to more significant digestive and blood sugar fluctuations.