Parents and teachers were on to something when they urged us to eat our carrots for better eyesight.
This so-called super power of crunchy orange carrots comes from vitamin A, a fat-soluble essential vitamin.
While we need to get vitamin A in our diet, too much can be toxic.
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Vitamin A: 643 mcg per 3 oz.
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