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Evidence Summary

Beta carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid that accumulates in skin and subcutaneous fat when ingested orally, producing a yellow-orange hue (PMID 41890775). Higher plasma beta-carotene concentrations were associated with slower cognitive decline specifically in APOE ε4 carriers in a 3-year RCT, though this was an observational association within the trial rather than a direct intervention effect (PMID 40876538). It is recognized by the FDA as an antioxidant nutrient and a source of vitamin A, with potential roles in redox balance, though evidence for performance or recovery benefits is weak (PMID 41701327).

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Effective Dose

No established dose from provided studies