12 Health Benefits of eating carrots
Fact tidbits about carrots Carrots derive their name from one of the most predominant substance in them which is called beta -carotene. Beta-Carotene belongs to the carotenoids family and give the carrot their orange colour. When it reaches the intestines, the body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A, also called retinol. One medium sized carrot ( about 100 grams) provides enough beta carotene for the body to produce almost three times the vitamin A needed daily by an adult. - It has been said that overconsumption of vitamin A can result in Vitamin A toxicity. However this seems to be only true in those taking synthetic vitamin A. This form of vitamin A is also suspected to contribute to osteoporosis, even at non-toxic levels. - On the other hand, it has been found that Beta-carotene, is stored in the body and converted to vitamin A on an “as-needed” basis, so there is no risk of vitamin A toxicity. - Excessive consumption of beta-carotene or carr...