Evidence supporting the use of: Purple Carrot
For the body system: Eyes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Purple carrot (Daucus carota ssp. sativus) is often promoted for eye health primarily due to its high content of anthocyanins and carotenoids, especially beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a well-known precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for normal vision and for maintaining the health of the retina. Deficiency in vitamin A can lead to night blindness and other ocular problems. In addition to beta-carotene, purple carrots are rich in anthocyanins—potent antioxidants that may help protect eye tissues from oxidative stress linked to age-related degenerative eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Several scientific studies have demonstrated that diets rich in carotenoids, especially from colorful vegetables like purple carrots, are associated with a lower risk of certain eye diseases. However, while the beneficial effects of beta-carotene and anthocyanins on eye health are supported by laboratory and population studies, direct clinical evidence specifically linking purple carrot consumption to improved human eye health is limited. Most evidence comes from broader research on carrot varieties or anthocyanin-rich foods rather than purple carrots alone. Therefore, while there is a reasonable scientific rationale for their use in supporting eye health, the evidence is moderate, not definitive.

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Other body systems supported by Purple Carrot

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Circulatory System
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