Health Benefits of Carrots
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7. Reduces Risk of Certain Cancers
Carotenoids may reduce the risk of certain gastric cancers, such as prostate, stomach and colon cancer.5Larsson SC;Bergkvist L;Näslund I;Rutegård J;Wolk A; ‘Vitamin A, Retinol, and Carotenoids and the Risk of Gastric Cancer: a Prospective Cohort Study.’ The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17284749/. The compound carotenoid acts as an antioxidant in the human body and helps fight free radicals, which are known for destroying healthy cells.
Carrots are rich in antioxidants that may thwart the development of cancerous cells, according to animal studies. Cooking carrots brings out higher levels of beta-carotene and nutrients because of carotenoid, a fat-soluble compound.
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