Are carrots really good for your eyes?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:When it comes to your eyes, Popeye trumps Bugs Bunny. While carrots are good for your eyes, they aren't as powerful as spinach. Research shows that your eyes enjoy more protective benefits from the lutein found in spinach than the beta-carotene found in carrots. That's what's up, doc.
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When it comes to your eyes, Popeye trumps Bugs Bunny. While carrots are good for your eyes, they aren't as powerful as spinach. Research shows that your eyes enjoy more protective benefits from the lutein found in spinach than the beta-carotene... More -
Dr. Laura Fine answered:Carrots, which contain vitamin A, are one of several vegetables that are good for the eyes. But fresh fruits and dark green leafy vegetables, which contain more antioxidant vitamins such as C and E, and lutein are even better. Antioxidant vitamins may help protect the eyes against cataract and age-related macular degeneration. But eating any vegetables or supplements containing these vitamins or substances will not prevent or correct basic vision problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.Carrots, which contain vitamin A, are one of several vegetables that are good for the eyes. But fresh fruits and dark green leafy vegetables, which contain more antioxidant vitamins such as C and E, and lutein are even better. Antioxidant vitamins... More
