Sweet potatoes: carotenemia, that yellowish skin coloration caused by excessive consumption

Sweet potatoes are often considered a superfood, but excessive consumption can lead to carotenemia, a yellow-orange skin discoloration particularly visible on the palms and soles of the feet. This benign condition, caused by an excess of beta-carotene, remains unknown to many regular consumers. What are the other surprising effects of consuming too much of this popular tuber?

The sweet potato has established itself for several years as a must-have…