the benefits of carrots for health
GULIR KEBAWAH
The most content in carrots is water and carbohydrates. Carrots contain less fat and protein, but are rich in vitamins. One of them is vitamin A in the form of beta carotene.
Other vitamins from carrots include:
Biotin
Biotin, which is one of the B vitamins, plays an important role in fat metabolism and protein. Vitamin K1
Also known as phylloquinone. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting and can maintain bone health. Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 along with other types of B vitamins play a role in turning food into energy. Calcium
Potassium is an important mineral in helping various bodily functions, as a source of muscle power and strength, nutrition for the heart, also helps control blood pressure.
Besides vitamins, carrots also contain plant compounds, such as alpha-carotene, lutein, polyacetylenes and anthocyanins.
Benefits of Eating Carrots
The content of vitamin A in carrots is very good for eye health. Therefore, eating carrots is highly recommended especially for people who experience night blindness or night blindness. Giving carrots to children from an early age, is a good step to prevent night blindness.
Besides maintaining eye health, the benefits of other carrots for health are:
Can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, because carrots are rich in carotene so it is effective in protecting against several types of cancer, both prostate cancer, colon cancer, and stomach cancer. Can reduce high cholesterol levels which are risk factors for heart disease. Can lose weight because it can be filling, thus reducing calorie intake in the next meal.
From various studies, there is no doubt that the benefits of carrots are very good for health because of the content of carotene and other nutrients in them. Eating carrots to meet the needs of vitamin A is highly recommended, compared to taking vitamin A supplements. High doses of vitamin A supplements should be consumed only with a doctor's recommendation.