- Carrots and good vision are a team.
- Carrots may help to prevent cancer.
You’d think there would be a lot of studies on carrots and vision. After all, we’ve spent a lifetime hearing that carrots and good vision are a team. However, studies on this concept are surprisingly limited.
According to the George Mateljan Foundation, few studies have been conducted on this concept. That said, small studies have demonstrated the benefits of carrots on the eyes.
One such study, conducted by UCLA, found that females who eat carrots two or more times a week have reduced rates of glaucoma in comparison to subjects who ate carrots less than one time a week. And other studies have shown that a phytonutrient found in carrot seeds (geranyl acetate) may reduce the risk of cataracts. However, these studies have focused solely on animals.
Want to give your body a leg up on preventing cancer? Reach for a serving of carrots.
Experts have found that carrots may fight cancer because they're rich in polyacetylenes. These components, found in carrots and related vegetables, naturally ward off cancer and other body threats.
Studies have found that polyacetylenes can reduce inflammation and have been shown fight cancer in rats. A Chinese study even found that carrots can decrease the risk of prostate cancer significantly.