Health benefits of carrots
Much of the research on carrots has focused on carotenoids.
Reduced risk of cancer
Diets rich in carotenoids may help protect against several types of cancer.
This includes prostate, colon, and stomach cancers.
Women with high circulating levels of carotenoids may also have a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Dated research suggested that carotenoids could protect against lung cancer, but newer studies have not identified a correlation.