Study design (if review, criteria of inclusion for studies)
single- and multiple-dose studies of beta-carotene supplementation in patients with CF
Interventions
beta-carotene supplementation
Outcome measures
beta-carotene concentrations, beta-carotene clearance
Main results
Dose-proportional increases in beta-carotene concentrations were found, although clearance was independent of dose.
Authors' conclusions
Large doses of beta-carotene were necessary to achieve normal plasma levels.