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Written By: Adil Dolani | Published : July 8, 2014 6:31 PM IST
The orange fruit which is synonymous with Halloween packs a lot of vitamin A which is necessary for our body. Pumpkins are loaded with Alpha-carotene and Beta-carotene, which are different types of vitamin A.
They promote healthy vision and immunity. A serving of 100 grams of pumpkin can provide up to 8,513 IU of vitamin A, which is more than enough for maintaining a healthy vision. Also, it has carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin which help prevent age-related macular degeneration and keeps your vision intact. (Read: 7 health benefits of pumpkin or kaddu)
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