What are carrot supplements?
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Carrot (Daucus carota) is a well-known root vegetable. The thick tap root's color can range from white to orange to red or purple. This change in color represents the nutrients in the carrot because some pigments, such as beta-carotene and lycopene, are also nutrients.Carrot probably originated around Afghanistan where there is the greatest variety of carrots today. Usually only the root is consumed, although the leaves are also edible. Although primarily used as a food source, carrots have also traditionally been used to treat infantile diarrhea. Carrot roots have been used to treat digestive problems, intestinal parasites, and tonsillitis. Other potential uses include vitamin A deficiency, antioxidant activity, constipation, and anemia. More research is need in all of these areas as the currently available research is of low quality.
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Carrot (Daucus carota) is a well-known root vegetable. The thick tap root's color can range from white to orange to red or purple. This change in color represents the nutrients in the carrot because some pigments, such as beta-carotene and lycopene,... More -
Judy Caplan of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:I have never heard of carrot supplements. There are however some gummy type supplements that may contain dehydrated carrot or carrot extract. Carrot supplements will contain both Vitamin A and beta carotene which are nutrients in carrots. These nutrients are good for your vision, your skin and help to prevent infections. It is probably better to just eat carrots than spend your money on supplements. Cheaper too!
I have never heard of carrot supplements. There are however some gummy type supplements that may contain dehydrated carrot or carrot extract. Carrot supplements will contain both Vitamin A and beta carotene which are nutrients in carrots. These... More
