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Question: Are raw carrots better for maximizing vitamin A intake?
Stream-of-consciousness: 3% of the β-carotene in raw carrots is released during digestion, which can be improved to 39% by pulping, cooking and adding cooking oil. Retinal is a form of Vitamin A. Human bodies break down β-carotene into retinal.