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Can Eating Carrots Give You a Natural Tan? The Science Behind This Bizarre Medical Quirk
2025-04-22 14:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok dubbed the carrot tan, claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan.But can this really give you a natural glow? And is it healthy?Why would carrots affect your skin tone?Carotenoids are natural pigments that give red, orange, and yellow colors to fruits and vegetables. Think of them as natures paint.There are many carotenoids, including lutein, lycopene, alpha-carotene, and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is the carotenoid responsible for a carrots vibrant orange color.Once a beta-carotene-containing food is digested, special cells in the gut break it into two molecules of retinol (also known as vitamin A). This vitamin A is then used in various critical bodily functions such as vision, reproduction, immunity, and growth.The body controls the conversion of beta-carotene into vitamin A based on what it needs. So, when the body has enough vitamin A, it slows down or stops converting beta-carotene into vitamin A.Any extra beta...
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