Gooseberries - source of Vitamin A

Gooseberries - source of Vitamin A

Each 1-cup serving of fresh gooseberries has 435 International Units of vitamin A, or 18 percent of a woman's daily vitamin A requirement and 14 percent of a man's. In gooseberries, vitamin A is in the carotenoid compound form. Carotenoids are antioxidants that may prevent heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. The vitamin A in gooseberries also contributes to eye health, helps regulate genes and stimulates red blood cell production. A diet high in vitamin A may lessen your risk of infections and eye problems like age-related macular degeneration.