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Carrots donât actually contain vitamin A, but theyâre an excellent source of beta-carotene, the antioxidant carotenoid that your body can convert into vitamin A. This fat-soluble nutrient is important to immunity, organ function, eye health and visual acuity â it helps your eyes adjust in dimming light.
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment necessary for night vision. Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against macular degeneration and senile cataracts.