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Health Benefits of Carrot

Carrot contains carotene, a chemical that is converted into vitamin- A by the body which helps in preventing night blindness. It also contains Beta-carotene that protects against lung, colorectal, breast, uterine and prostate cancers. Carrots also have Sulforaphanes that boost the body’s ability to detoxify carcinogens.

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