AIM Just Carrots FAQs

Can I take too much beta-carotene?
Beta-carotene is nontoxic and does not appear to affect health apart from strengthening the immune system. This is unlike synthetic vitamin A supplements, which can be toxic in large doses. People who take exceptionally large quantities of beta-carotene may experience a change in skin tone known as carotenemia. This condition gives the skin a golden tone and is not harmful.

Are the carrots in AIM Just Carrots® organically grown?
Because of varying regulations and environmental conditions, it is difficult to define “organic.” Wind can blow chemicals from far away and acid rain can affect the soil of a field. Some states stipulate that no chemical products could have been used for two years on a field, and other states say three years, for crops grown on it to qualify as organic. The carrots for AIM Just Carrots® are tested for pesticides and herbicides to ensure that AIM Just Carrots® is residue-free.

What can you tell me about the processing used for AIM Just Carrots®?
AIM Just Carrots® uses a special three-step process. In this process, beneficial heat-sensitive enzymes are not destroyed. This has been validated by testing the enzyme activity of AIM Just Carrots® when reconstituted in water.

AIM Just Carrots® does not taste exactly like carrot juice. Why?
This is because the process does alter the taste. As stated above, we use this process to ensure that the carrot’s nutrients remain intact. We feel that it is better to have a slightly different (but good!) taste and more nutrients than the same taste as carrot juice and fewer nutrients.

Haven’t some studies indicated that beta-carotene is bad for you?
The National Institutes of Health states that “provitamin A carotenoids such as beta-carotene are generally considered safe because they are not traditionally associated with adverse health effects.” (The Office of Dietary Supplements, October 6, 2003) Some association of beta-carotene with increased risk of lung cancer has been discussed by the healthcare community. But, according to the National Institutes of Health, the results of a 1996 lung cancer study were conflicting and difficult to interpret. Until more is known, some healthcare practitioners recommend limiting beta-carotene and natural sources of vitamin A for cigarette smokers. If you are a heavy smoker, you may wish to consult your healthcare practitioner to determine what is best for you.