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A recent study found that eating baby carrots three times a week can increase carotenoid levels in the skin of young adults. Carotenoids are key indicators of fruit and vegetable intake and are linked to enhanced antioxidant protection and reduced risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
Conducted by researchers at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, the four-week study involved 60 young adults randomly assigned to different groups. Participants consumed apple slices (control), 100 grams (about half a cup) of baby carrots, a multivitamin supplement containing beta carotene, or a combination of baby carrots and the supplement. Results showed a notable rise in skin carotenoid scores among those consuming baby carrots, with the combination of carrots and the supplement yielding the highest increase.
