Carotene
Evidence status
Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.
5 papers · 1 claim · 6 outcomes scored
Outcomes
What carotene actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise protective carotenoid levels Not enough research | | 2 RCTs n=— | 5–1000 mg | 4–26 wk | — |
Sources
- 1. Impact of daily Chlorella consumption on serum lipid and carotenoid profiles in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults: a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study. (2014) ↑
- 2. Effects of Mixed Carotenoids on Adipokines and Abdominal Adiposity in Children: A Pilot Study. (2017) ↑
- 3. Dietary antioxidants and primary prevention of age related macular degeneration: systematic review and meta-analysis. (2007) ↑
- 4. No CFH or ARMS2 Interaction with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Low versus High Zinc, or β-Carotene versus Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2: Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Report No. 18. (2019) ↑
- 5. Carotenoids and risk of fracture: a meta-analysis of observational studies. (2017) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026
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