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Carrots give you night vision! And other things adults say

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Do Carrots Really Help Your Eyes See?

Carrots are high in a pigment called beta carotene. When we eat carrots our bodies convert the beta Carotene into vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for healthy eyes and good vision. If you don't get any vitamin A in your diet one of the things that can happen is you'll struggle to see at night.

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