Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

Animal and lab studies only

• Concern

  Kidney changes in rats¹

  In animal studies, beta-apo-8′-carotenal caused kidney changes, so scientists set a lower daily intake limit.

How it’s made and used

• Gut absorption of carotenoids²

  In lab studies, beta-apo-8'-carotenal was taken up fast by intestinal cells and mostly changed into other compounds.

The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least two findings in people. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.