Antioxidant substances are incredibly valuable for our overall health, particularly when our immune system has been compromised, such as it is during a hookworm infection. Carrots are a wonderful source of vitamin A, which breaks down into beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that can directly inhibit the proliferation of hookworms. Boosting the immune system is the best way to eliminate these parasitic invaders, and carrots can also stimulate healing and a return to normalcy for your gut and nutrient levels.