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Do carrots actually help you see in the dark?
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Yes and no: Carrots are a great source of beta carotene, which your body converts into vitamin a. Adequate vitamin a is essential for good night vision. Thus, if you are deficient in vitamin a then carrots will improve your night vision. If you have enough vitamin a then eating carrots will not help you see better in the dark than you already do.
Answered 12/9/2013
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