Carrots are a remarkable root crop, which is extremely important in human nutrition. But it is extremely useful not only the carrot itself, but also the juice made from it; while the properties of carrot juice have a positive effect on our health. A high level of medicinal properties of the drink is due to its chemical composition.
Chemical composition of carrot juice
The composition of a natural carrot drink includes the following components:
- vitamins of group B, beneficially affecting the state of the nervous system;
- vitamins D and E, having a positive effect on strengthening and development of musculoskeletal tissue;
- vitamin K takes part in the hematopoiesis and affects the level of blood clotting;
- carrot juice enhances its useful properties by finding a beta picture in it, which is transformed into vitamin A (retinol), which has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system in both women and men.
In addition to vitamins, carrot juice contains a large number of microelements:
- iron, which improves the blood condition and prevents the occurrence of anemia ;
- calcium, strengthening the bones and protecting them from thinning and brittleness;
- Potassium, beneficial for the work of the heart;
- iodine, stimulating the thyroid gland.
In addition, carrot juice actively manifests its healing properties also due to the biologically active substances contained in it. They have antimicrobial properties and help get rid of harmful microorganisms.
How useful is the juice?
- The intake of carrot juice increases appetite, improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, promotes the active production of digestive enzymes of bile.
- A natural drink helps to remove toxins and toxins from the body, as well as heavy metals.
- The intake of carrot juice improves the nervous system, helps to gently remove the effects of stressful and depressive conditions.
- Carrot juice is useful for strengthening blood vessels and increasing the level of hemoglobin , yet it has antitumor properties.
- It helps to get rid of "bad" cholesterol, contributing to the accumulation of good.
- The unconditional use of the drink for pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as for children's nutrition, was noted.
- However, carrot juice has not only useful properties, but also contraindications to use.
First of all, they should not get carried away, because the loss of sense of proportion can turn into serious problems:
- With excessive consumption of carrot juice, the excess of substances contained in it can provoke stress on the liver, which, in turn, can lead to increased fatigue, headaches, dizziness, vomiting.
- Skin can acquire a yellow tint.
- Allergic reactions are possible.
- Possible problems with the intestines, as well as exacerbation of stomach diseases.