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VITAMINS – WHY CARROTS ARE SO GOOD (GENERAL INFORMATION)
Did you know, too, that carotene, if taken plentifully, is able to prevent the formation of kidney stones? This has been proved by careful observations. And another thing, a lack of carotene is one of the factors that contribute to a greater susceptibility to infections, especially coughs and sneezes.
Taking plenty of carotene helps to achieve a faster and more complete recovery in cases of pneumonia, various heart troubles, eczema and psoriasis. Women should also take greater amounts of it during pregnancy. It is generally known that it is good for the eyes, helping to improve the eyesight and, if taken in sufficient quantities, it can be the means of overcoming night-blindness – a tremendous benefit to pilots and night-drivers. Carotene has another welcome benefit in that it reduces the tendency to form cataracts. In addition, experiments and observations are said to have shown that carotene improves the function of the sex glands because it exerts a certain influence on the production of sex hormones; thus it can be of assistance in overcoming sexual weakness and impotence. This effect may be attributable to the high vitamin E content in carrots, for there are about 25 mg of it in every kilogram (2.2 lbs). Finally, just let me mention some other vitamins in carrots: one kilogram contains 0.5 mg vitamins Bl5 B2 and B6, as well as the important vitamin K, and about 50 mg vitamin C, the valuable nerve food.
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