Carrots are rich in antioxidants. According to the health website Medical News Today (UK) have shown numerous studies that the consumption of carrots contributes to lowering the risk of certain cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer and prostate cancer.

Thanks to the following advantages, carrots help to prevent cancer:

Rich in beta-carotene

Beta-carotene is the carotenoid compound that gives carrots their characteristic orange color. In the body, this strong antioxidant is converted into vitamin A, which protects the cells from damage by free radicals. This is one of the causes of cell mutations that lead to cancer.

A study in International Journal of Cancer showed that a high beta-carotin level in the blood in non-smokers is associated with a lower risk of lung cancer. However, it should be noted that high-dose beta-carotene preparations can increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers. Experts therefore advise you to eat natural carrots instead of taking tablets.

Anti-cancer active ingredient falcarinol

In addition to beta-carotene, carrots also contain another natural connection with cancer-controlling properties called Falcarinol. This substance has the effect to slow down the growth of cancer cells. Investigations by Newcastle University (Great Britain) have shown that mice that were fed with raw carrots showed a 33 % lower tumor growth rate than the group that did not eat carrots.

It is assumed that Falcarinol acts like a mild poison on precancer cells and stimulates their self -destruction mechanism. This means that Falcarinol helps to eliminate cells where there is a risk of developing to cancer before increasing.

Anti -inflammatory support

Many types of cancer develop from chronic inflammation, including colon cancer, liver cancer and stomach cancer. Carrots are rich in natural anti -inflammatory connections such as polyacetylene, vitamin C and carotenoids. They have a calming effect on inflammatory reactions in the body.

One in Nutrition Journal Published study showed that a diet that is rich in carotenoids from vegetables such as carrots contributes to reducing inflammatory indicators such as CRP and IL-6. Loud Medical News Today is biomarkers that are connected to the risk of cancer and heart disease.

As with many other nutritious foods, health is not good even if carrots are consumed. The consumption of too many carrots is not good for health, since it can cause jaundice or a vitamin A surplus. The key to health is moderate, so you have to be very careful. And you should also get advice from your doctor about a diet suitable for your body.