Myths&Medicine: Well&Good: 2006 Issue 4: University of Iowa Health Care

Well&Good 2006, Issue 4

Myths&Medicine

Yes or no:

Carrots are good for your eyes.

Yes, as are all foods rich in vitamin

A. Vitamin A supports nerve cells in the retina that help maintain normal vision. People deficient in A are susceptible to vision problems including night vision. Sweet potatoes, kale, eggs, liver, mangoes, and papayas contain vitamin A.

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