Carrot Facts:
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - N/A
Additional Contents
- lutein
- luteolin
- cyanidin
- malvidin
- lycopene
- zeaxanthin
- caffeic acid
- ferulic acid
- falcarindiol
- beta-carotene
- coumaric acids
- alpha-carotene
- p-coumaric acid
- beta-cryptoxanthin
- hydroxycinnamic acids
- complex carbohydrate
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful eyesight health protection
- powerful cardiovascular disease protection
- stroke protective properties
- anti-aging properties
- teeth & gum health boost
- skin & hair health boost
- bone & joint health boost
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Slow release of complex carbohydrates for prolonged exercise energy.
- Electrolyte replenishment for hot training days.
- Reduce bone and joint damage from strenuous repetitive exercise.
- Promote body alkalinity and increase anaerobic threshold.
Glycemic Index Rank
47 out of 100
Rank | Value |
---|---|
Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
0.9 to 1 ratio
Rank | Value |
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Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Carrots are the benchmark vegetable when it comes to overall health and well-being. They are complete with fiber, complex carbohydrates, electrolytes, and essential vitamins and minerals. Carrots may have a unique ability to help kill off cancer cells before they form because of its high potency of phytochemicals and antioxidants.
- Falcarinol and Intestinal Cancer
- Role of Antioxidants for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Brain "Fog", Inflammation and Obesity: Key Aspects of Neuropsychiatric Disorders Improved by Luteolin
- Cyanidin-3-Glucoside Suppresses Cytokine-Induced Inflammatory Response in Human Intestinal Cells
- The Anti-Tumor Natural Compound Falcarindiol Promotes Cancer Cell Death by Inducing Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
vitamin A
Sources include: USDA
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