What is Carotenemia?

[Miles]

Hello, a few days back I came to know about this disease Carotenemia. Can anyone tell me what is Carotenemia? What causes Carotenemia in a person? I never heard about this condition. Is normal to have carotenemia?

[Weston]

@miles Hello, Carotenosis is a medical condition caused by excessive consumption of carotenoids. the compounds which make fruits and vegetables yellow, orange, or red. When someone develops carotenosis, his or her skin turns yellowish to orange, but typically no other ill effects are observed. This condition affects fair-skinned people, as they reduce melanin. One of the most common causes of carotenosis is the excessive consumption of multivitamins or carrots. Thanks