Male: You always heard it said that carrots help you see in the dark. But is it true?
Female: The short answer is yes. Vitamin A or retinol helps your eyes adjust to light changes. But the long answer is more complicated because carrots do not contain vitamin A. Carrots and other plant base foods like sweet potatoes and canalop contain beta carotene. When consumed beta carotene is converted to vitamin A explaining to why this foods provide vitamin A benefits. If you are a carnivorous you may get vitamin A directly from egg yolks and liver. Aside from promoting eye health, vitamin A keeps skin and mucous membranes moist. This vitamin also has antioxidant powers neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which mean it is stored by the liver therefore you do not need to eat much each day. Women should consume 800 mcg while men need 1000 mcg daily. Now that you know carrots really can help you see make like a bunny and enjoy some.
