Carrots and Vitamin A | Vitamins and Preventative Care | Health Surround 365
Vitamin A Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a carotenoid pigment which is an essential precursor for vitamin A. Deficiencies in vitamin A are the leading causes of blindness in the developing world. Lack of vitamin A can also lead to: Cataracts Macular degeneration Xerophthalmia (a disease which is characterized by dry eyes, swollen eyelids and corneal ulcers)