JAKARTA - Many people know that carrots are vegetables that are high in vitamin A. However, did you know that carrots also contain potassium and vitamin C? Therefore, this vegetable is very good if processed into a side dish, but you can get more benefits from carrots if you eat them raw. Launching Healthline, Friday, February 6, the following are various health benefits that can be obtained from eating raw carrots.
Increase Body ImmunityThe first benefit of raw carrots is that it can increase immunity. The function of vitamins A and C contained in carrots can protect immune cells from radical damage. In addition, raw carrots are also rich in vitamin B6 that the body needs to respond to the immune system optimally. So, if you want to increase the protection of your body's health, consume raw carrots.
Healthy EyesBoth raw carrots and carrot juice are very beneficial for eye health. The vitamin A contained in carrots is able to reduce the risk of myopia to cataracts.
Prevent Various Types of CancerThe benefits of carrots for health are to protect the body from the risk of cancer. A study conducted in a test tube showed that leukemia cells mixed with carrot extract mentally for 72 hours can kill cancer cells and stop the cell growth cycle.
Rich in NutrientsNot only raw carrots, the benefits of carrot juice for body health are to meet nutritional needs. In a glass of carrot juice, there are many nutrients such as calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin K. In addition, carrots also have carotenoid pigments lutein and zeaxanthin which function as antioxidants in the body.
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