Carrot powder is rich in beta-carotene, dietary fiber and various minerals. Its main functions include improving eyesight, enhancing immunity, antioxidation, promoting digestion and regulating blood lipids. Its mechanism of action is closely related to the biological activity of its nutritional components.
1. Improve eyesight
The beta-carotene in carrot powder can be converted into vitamin A in the body and is an important raw material for rhodopsin, a photosensitive substance in the retina. Long-term deficiency of vitamin A may lead to night blindness or dry eyes. Appropriate supplementation of carrot powder can help maintain normal dark vision function and relieve eye fatigue. For people who use their eyes frequently, such as students or office workers, it can be used as an auxiliary eye protection option.
2. Enhance immunity
Beta-carotene can promote the proliferation of lymphocytes and the production of antibodies, and enhance the phagocytic ability of macrophages. Vitamin A also participates in maintaining the integrity of the mucous membranes of the respiratory and digestive tracts, forming the first line of defense of the human immune system. Epidemiological studies have shown that moderate intake of foods containing beta-carotene can reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections, especially for children and the elderly.
3. Antioxidant
The carotenoids contained in carrot powder have strong reducing properties and can directly eliminate free radicals, blocking the lipid peroxidation chain reaction. Its antioxidant capacity is 50 times that of vitamin E, which can reduce the damage to DNA caused by oxidative stress and delay cellular aging. In vitro experiments have confirmed that carrot extract can significantly reduce the levels of oxidative damage markers such as malondialdehyde.
4. Promote digestion
Every 100 grams of carrot powder contains approximately 3 grams of dietary fiber, including soluble pectin and insoluble cellulose. The former can soften feces and promote the proliferation of probiotics, while the latter stimulates intestinal peristalsis to accelerate emptying. For patients with functional constipation or irritable bowel syndrome, consuming 10 to 15 grams of carrot powder daily can alleviate abdominal distension symptoms, but it is necessary to drink an adequate amount of water to avoid discomfort caused by fiber absorbing water and swelling.
3. Regulating blood lipids
The pectin component in carrot powder can combine with bile acids, promoting the metabolism and excretion of cholesterol. Animal experiments have shown that after mice on a high-fat diet were supplemented with carrot powder for 8 weeks, their total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels decreased by approximately 15%. For people with mild dyslipidemia, it is recommended to supplement carrot powder as a dietary combination with oats, coarse grains, etc.
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Post time: Jul-29-2025