Good morning everybody! Have you heard that carrots can cure your blurry vision? How true is is? Or it is only just a myths?
Unfortunately, carrot cannot improve your vision. However, it can prevent your eyes from getting worse.
Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in our body. Vitamin A is important to retina. As we know, vitamin A deficiency is a leading cause of blindness.
Carrots also contain a compound called lutein, an antioxidant almost always paired with zeaxanthin. Studies have shown that eating foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin can increase the pigment density in the macula-and greater pigment density means better retina protection, and a lower risk of macular degeneration. Other lutein rich foods include kale, spinach, Swiss chard and other dark leafy greens.
What ever it is, eating carrots are still good for your eyesight! :)
References:
http://www.agingeye.net/visionbasics/visionmyths.php
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/joybauernutrition/7197/are-carrots-good-for-your-eyes/
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