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Why it’s important to get enough vitamin A in your diet.
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Yes, that number is real.
Beta carotene is one of the antioxidants providing your body with this kind of protection.
Can you overdo it on vitamin A?
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So does this mean we should avoid sweet potatoes?
The only side effect of eating too many sweet potatoes at once would be discolored yellow skin.
But we have a feeling you’ll likely eat the right portion of sweet potatoes at a time.
