8 Must Know Benefits of Carrot

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Carrot is an attractive root vegetable with negligible amount of fat and no cholesterol.

Health Benefits of Carrot

1.Helps to maintain healthy eyes

Carrot is a rich source of Vitamin A.It contains a powerful natural anti-oxidant called beta carotene which  is converted into vitamin A and helps to maintain healthy eyes.Lack of vitamin A can lead to macular degeneration, dry eyes and in extreme cases can cause blindness.

2.Good for Diabetes

Carrot is rich in beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein.The Carotenoids in carrot helps to lower the blood sugar levels.

3. Reduces the risk of Heart diseases and Strokes


The falcarinol  in carrot helps to promote the heart health.The soluble fibers in carrots bind with the bile acids and reduces the cholesterol level the body.  These fiber  also helps to cleanse the body.

4.Healthy Skin and it is Anti-aging 


Vitamin A and antioxidants  in carrot protects the skin from sun damage and helps to maintain healthy skin. Deficiencies of vitamin A causes dryness in  skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tone. It also slows down the aging of cells.

5.Prevents and reduces the Risk of Cancer

Carrot with its  anti-oxidant properties protects from diseases and cancers by scavenging harmful free radicals.Falcarinol, a natural pesticide found in carrots gives anti-cancer benefits by preventing the growth of fungal diseases.Carrot being rich in beta carotene reduces the risk of various types of cancers.Flavonoid compounds in carrots protects from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers.

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6.Controls Heart Rate and Blood Pressure

Carrot contains  minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorus. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure by countering the effects of sodium. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.

7.Carrot contains good amount of many B-complex group of vitamins like folic acid, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, pantothenic acid, etc.It acts as co-factors to enzymes during substrate metabolism in the body.

8.Carrot is rich source of Vitamin C.It helps the body in maintaining healthy connective tissues, teeth and gum.



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