Organic carrot juice and powder deliver a concentrated dose of beta-carotene plus other antioxidants. Many people add a daily shot to smoothies or drink it straight. The body absorbs beta-carotene better when you take it alongside a meal that includes fat.
Smokers and anyone with asbestos exposure should skip high-dose beta-carotene supplements. In those groups, isolated beta-carotene from supplements (not from food) is tied to a higher risk of lung cancer. Pregnant women also want to avoid very large amounts of concentrated beta-carotene.
Large daily intake can turn the skin an orange-yellow shade. This effect, called carotenoderma, is harmless and fades when intake drops. Stop use and re-check your dose if that happens.