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HealthEating this vegetable significantly lowers risk of heart attacks and cancer
Higher skin carotenoid levels are linked to better antioxidant protection and a lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/07/eating-carrots.webp?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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Higher skin carotenoid levels are linked to better antioxidant protection and a lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers
Joseph Shavit