Excessive Carrot Consumption Causes Skin Discoloration, Experts Warn
Carotenemia, a condition characterized by yellow pigmentation on the skin, has gained widespread attention following the case of a Scottish woman whose skin turned orange after consuming an excessive amount of carrots.
The Case of Dena Randall
According to reports from the British media outlet Derillerer, Dena Randall had been consuming 10 carrots, 3 peppers, and 1 sweet potato daily, resulting in a significant increase in beta-carotene levels in her blood.
Despite her love for carrots, Randall began to notice a darkening of her skin and received comments about her unusual tan, leading her to discover that she was experiencing carotenemia.
While she did not experience any health issues as a result of the condition, Randall subsequently reduced her carrot intake, bringing an end to inquiries about her skin color.
Expert Warning
Nutritionist Bonnie Taub Dix emphasized the importance of being cautious about excessive carrot consumption, as it can lead to changes in skin color. She also highlighted the potential risks of vitamin A toxicity and gastrointestinal problems associated with overconsumption of carrots and other vegetables rich in beta-carotene.
It is important to note that a single cup of raw, chopped carrots provides approximately 430% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A. Therefore, moderation is crucial to avoid adverse effects.
As stories like Randall’s continue to spark interest, experts urge the public to be mindful of their dietary habits and seek professional guidance when making significant changes to their food intake.
‘Carotenemia’, a symptom of yellow pigmentation on the skin
Nutritionist: “Be careful about excessive intake to change skin color”
↑ Woman whose skin has turned orange due to carotenemia/Photo = Dal from Derderer, UK
Interest in ‘carotenemia’ is growing after the story of a woman in Scotland who ate more than 10 carrots every day turned her skin orange.
According to British media outlet Derillerer on the 7th (local time), a Scottish woman, Dena Randall, has been consistently eating 10 carrots, 3 peppers and 1 sweet potato a day.
Rendall always likes carrots, and in the past, he used to eat a lot of carrots, as much as 6 kg every week.
However, I suddenly felt my skin getting darker, and I started hearing comments from people around me like, “You have a strange tan,” “Maybe you have jaundice,” and “Your liver isn’t looking good.”
Specifically, in a photo of a party he attended when he was 18, he found himself with his neck intact, but only his face turning ‘carrot colour’.
The cause was ‘carotenemia’ caused by eating large amounts of carrots.
This is a symptom where yellow pigmentation appears on the skin due to an increase in beta-carotene in the blood.
As well as carrots, it is known that eating too many green vegetables such as sweet potatoes and spinach can cause it.
Randall said she has not had any health problems due to carotenemia, but has since reduced her carrot intake and stopped hearing people around her ask questions about her skin color.
Meanwhile, tanning using this became a hot topic on TikTok.
In a TikTok video with 6.6 million views last July, TikToker Isabelle Lux claimed “I ate three large carrots every day for a few years and my skin turned into a natural tan.”
Accordingly, nutritionist Bonnie Taub Dix told American Insider, “Eating carrots can change your skin color, but you should be careful not to eat too much to change skin color.” He added, “In addition to carotenemia, in rare cases, vitamin A toxicity, “It can cause gastrointestinal problems,” he explained.
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They also say that eating one cup of raw, chopped carrots provides about 430% of the recommended amount of vitamin A.
In fact, Isabelle said she suffered from severe pain from ‘vitamin A poisoning’ after eating 10 carrots a day, and later reduced her intake to around 3 carrots a day.
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