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ISSN: 2350-0557, Volume-9, Issue-1, February 2022
https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2022.9.1.40
Article ID IJIR- IRP229126, Pages 211-214
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An Analysis of Health Benefits of Carrot

Khyati Varshney 1, and Kirti Mishra2
1, 2
Assistant Professor, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Correspondence should be addressed to Khyati Varshney; khyati.smas@sanskriti.edu.in
Copyright © 2022 Made Khyati Varshney et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution
License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

ABSTRACT: carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is grown in Europe before eleventh century, according to
root vegetation that available in diversity of colors, written sources. Carrot root flesh may be white, yellow,
comprising purple, black, red, white, & yellow. Carrots orange, red, purple, or very dark purple in hue. Yellow &
include carotenids, flavonoid, polyacetylens, vitamins, & purple skinned carrot varieties were first to be developed.
minerals, all which provide diversity of nutritional & Orange carrots, which are more common now, were
health advantages. Carotenoids, polyphenols, & vitamins created in Central Europe during 15th & 16th centuries.
found in carrots function as antioxidants, anticarcinogens, With discovery of its high provitamin A concentration,
& immune enhancers, proving ancient saying that carrots orange carrots have seen a fast increase in popularity.
are excellent for eyes. Carrot has shown to have anti- main antioxidant pigments present in carrots are
diabetic, cholesterol & cardiac disease reducing, anti- carotenoids & anthocyanins. Carrot cultivar differences
hypertensive, hepatoprotective, renoprotective, & wound are based on pigments present. Carotenoids are
healing properties. Carrot seed extracts have cardio- & phytochemicals that are yellow, orange, or red in color &
hepatoprotective, antibacterial, antifungal, anti- present in majoryellow & orange fleshed varieties.
inflammatory, & analgesic properties. All of se topics are commonly consumed orange carrot is high in - & -
covered in this review essay. Carrots are important tuber carotene, as well as provitamin A. yellow hue of carrots
crop that is high in biochemical elements like carotenoid is attributable to lutein, which helps to prevent macular
and soluble fiber, as well as variety of other functional degeneration. red water-soluble anthocyanin pigment &
elements with wellness properties.. Carrot consumption is red water-insoluble lycopene pigment found in certain
gradually rising as a result of its recognized as a valuable cultivars' roots do not add to provitamin A levels. high
source of natural antioxidants with anticancer properties. lycopene concentration of carrots gives m ir red color.
Apart from being utilized in salads & curries in India, Carrots high in anthocyanins, on or h&, are purple [2].
carrot roots may be professionally processed into Pigments are scarce in white flesh cultivars. Carotene
nutritionally rich processed goods like as juice, levels in orange & yellow skinned cultivars rise as y
concentrate, dry powder, tinned, preserve, c&y, pickle, & mature. More carotenes are found in cortical area than in
gazrailla. Carrot pomace, which contains approximately core. Through conventional breeding, overall carotenoid
50% -carotene, may be used to enhance goods such as levels have risen significantly in last four decades,
cake, bread, & biscuits, as well as to make a diversity of reaching 1000 ppm carotenoids on renewed weight basis.
useful products. nutritional content, health-promoting Furrmore, owing to high bio-availability of carrot
phytonutrients, functional characteristics, product carotenoids, it may offer considerable quantity of vitamin
creation, & by-products usage of carrot & carrot pomace, A in human diet when compared to or vegetables.
as well as ir prospective application, are all highlighted in Kaempferol, quercetin, & luteolin are all flavonoids
this study. found in carrots, making m a one-of-a-kind combo. Or
phenols found in m include chlorogenic, caffeic, & p-
KEYWORDS: Carrot, Health, Pigment, Plant, hydroxybenzoic acids, as well as a diversity of cinnamic
Vegetable. acid derivatives. Chlorogenic acid, a derivative of
hydroxycinnamic acid, accounts for 42.2 percent to 61.8
I. INTRODUCTION percent of total phenolic chemicals found in tissue of
Carrots are tamed version of wild carrot, Daucus carota, carrot. [3].
which grows wild throughout Europe & sourn Asia. plant Falcarinol content in fresh carrots is affected by carrot
was initially grown for its leaves & seeds in Persia, & it is tissue cultivar & water stress. Falcarinol is major
thought to have originated re. taproot is majorfrequently bioactive of polyacetylenes found in carrots. This
consumed portion of plant, but greens are sometimes chemical is thought to activate cancer-fighting systems in
consumed as well. Carrots are a biennial plant in human body. Falcarinol's beneficial impact may be owing
Apiaceae family of umbellifers. It produces a rosette of to its hydrophobicity & capacity to create a very stable
leaves at initially while exp&ing taproot. Apiaceae carbocation with forfeiture of water, serving as a highly
family's majorsignificant crop is carrot. It's a root reactive alkylating agent toward proteins & or
vegetationthat's grown all throughout globe [1]. macromolecules. Apart from or sesquiterpenes that have
Carrots were originally utilized for medicinal reasons detected in different biochemical studies, daucuside &
before becoming popular as a cuisine. Carrots were daucuso are sesquiterpenoids that were recently extracted

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from carrot seeds & have a cytotoxic impact on human impact. A lack of vitamin A may cause photoreceptors in
gastric cell lines [4]. eyes to degenerate, resulting in visual difficulties.
Various biochemical analyses have shown existence of Carotene ( carotenoid with highest provitamin A activity)
coumarins. When carrots are kept, a bitter coumarin in carrots protects eyesight, particularly night vision, &
chemical is produced. Carrots were rated 10th in protects against macular degeneration. Carrots are one of
nutritional value out of 39 fruits & vegetables. Carrots are best sources of provitamin A, & a high carotenoids
high in dietary fiber & trace mineral molybdenum, which consumption has associated to a lower risk of
is uncommon in vegetables. Molybdenum is necessary for postmenopausal breast cancer. Carrots are high in beta-
iron absorption & helps in fat & carbohydrate carotene & or carotenoids, as well as vitamins C & K, all
metabolism. Magnesium & manganese are abundant in of which are essential for carbohydrate & protein
this fruit. Magnesium is required for bone formation, metabolism, as well as healthy development. Vitamin C
protein synsis, B vitamin activation, nerve & muscle aids in absorption of non-heme iron & is necessary in
relaxation, blood coagulation, & energy generation. fight against infections, while vitamin K aids in
Magnesium is required for insulin secretion & action. prevention of bleeding. Potassium is abundant in carrots.
Manganese aids glucose metabolism by working in t&em As a result, drinking carrot juice may help you avoid this
with enzymes in body. Manganese is a cofactor for issue while keeping humanskin moisturized. Carrots are
antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase in body. beneficial in prevention & treatment of a diversity of
Carrots include potassium & magnesium, which aid skin conditions. Skin disorders like as pimples & acne,
muscular function [5]. rashes, dermatitis, & or skin issues caused by Vitamin A
deficiency may be treated with antioxidants included in
A. Health Benefits of Carrots
this crop.
a. Antioxidant
Carrots, like many or colourful vegetables, are high in c. Benefits for Wound Healing
antioxidants. Carrots' biological & rapeutic effects may Carrots offer anti-inflammatory properties. In excision
be due to ir high concentration of antioxidant carotenoids, wound model, treatment of rats with lidocaine lotion of
particularly -carotene. Antioxidants are found in carrots methanol extracts of carrots root made at various dosages
in form of carotenoids, polyphenols, & vitamins. showed significant decreases in wound area, epilization
Carotenoids, which are found in abundance in orange time, and scar width when compared with untreated group
carrots, are powerful antioxidants that may counteract mice. Nevertheless, the rate of wound closure increased
effects of free radicals. Carrot roots contain flavonoids & significantly. Furthermore, animals given topical crème
phenolic derivate, both of which act as antioxidants. y formulation containing a methanol extract of carrot seeds
have anticarcinogenic properties, as well as ability to exhibited major improvements in scar strength properties,
decrease inflammatory insult & regulate immunological hydroxyproline composition, and crude protein..
response [6].
d. Cardio- & Hepatoprotective Benefits
b. Anticarcinogen & Immuno enhancer Cardio- & Hepatoprotective Benefits: Consumption of
Dietary carotenoids have proven to have anti-cancer foods rich in carotenoids has proven to reduce risk of
properties owing to ir antioxidant ability to reduce free heart disease in studies. Carrots contain alpha-carotene &
radicals in body. A potential connection between diets lutein, in addition to being high in beta-carotene. Carrots
high in carotenoids & a reduced incidence of prostate protect humanheart from oxidative damage, plaque
cancer has discovered in studies. According to a meta- development, & harmful cholesterol increase when
analysis published in 2008, individuals who consume a consumed regularly. This is due to presence of soluble
lot of carotenoids had a 21% reduced risk of lung cancer. fibers that bind to bile acids. Carrot seed oil promotes
Carrot intake has found to decrease risk of lung cancer, cardioprotection and muscular contraction regulation in
breast cancer, & colon cancer in studies. . Carrots are rats with neuroprotective effects myocardial injury
high in dietary fiber & trace mineral molybdenum, which through maintaining transmembrane domain enzymes.
is uncommon in vegetables. Molybdenum is necessary for Reported in this study, the authors conclude whether
iron absorption & helps in fat & carbohydrate carrot seed oil may have occlusive effects. Serum
metabolism. Magnesium & manganese are abundant in concentrations of aspartame alanine aminotransferase,
this fruit. Magnesium is required for bone formation, alanine transaminase, and glutamate dehydrogenase were
protein synsis, B vitamin activation, nerve & muscle all significantly lower in rats administered carrot seed
relaxation, blood coagulation, & energy generation r. extraction.. Carrot seeds have a hypolipidemic effect in
Carrots have a lot of health advantages, & this is one of rats. When rats given carrot seeds were compared to rats
m. Carrots include a wide range of minerals & fed a control group, total cholesterol & triglyceride HLD
antioxidants, as well as vitamin C, which will help to & VLDL levels were found to be lower.
strengn humanimmune system. Carrots provide a
e. Anti-Diabetic
protective barrier for our bodies when consumed on a
regular basis. 24 albino rats were used to test Carrots' antioxidants & phytochemicals may help control
immunomodulatory impact of carrot-extracted carotenoid. blood sugar levels, making m anti-diabetic. To prevent
percentage change in lymphocytes, eosinophils, high blood pressure & heart disease, American Heart
monocytes, & platelet count was assessed. concentration Association (AHA) recommends eating a fiber-rich diet
of lymphocytes, eosinoplils, monocytes, & platelets & boosting potassium while lowering salt consumption.
increased significantly in carotenoid-treated rats. - & - Carrots are an excellent source of all of se nutrients.
carotenoids in carrots were responsible for positive According to se researchers, study participants with lower
levels of carotenoids had higher blood glucose levels as

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well as higher fasting insulin levels. As degree of glucose B. Fertility Benefits

intolerance grew, so did carotenoid levels. se results Carrot seed extract has a gender-specific fertility impact.
indicate that carotenoids high in vitamin A, such as those Carrot seeds have shown to have anti-fertility effects in
found in carrots, may assist diabetics control ir disease. females in pharmacological tests. Carrot seed extract, on
f. Dental Health or h&, has shown to stimulate spermatogenesis in male
rats, according to a study. researchers discovered that rats
Carrots are good for human teeth & mouth because y
given carrot seed extract recuperated through gentamicin-
scrape away plaque & food particles. Carrots stimulate
induced reproductive toxicity & had improved
gums & make it easier for a lot of saliva to produce.
spermatogenesis. As result, carrot seed extract was able
Saliva is alkaline, which helps to keep acid-forming &
to stimulate spermatogenesis & sperm stores in cauda
cavity-forming microorganisms in check. Carrots contain
epididymal region. impact is thought to be caused by an
nutrients that fight dangerous bacteria in mouth &
increase in testosterone levels in male rats, which is a
prevent tooth decay.
biological process. Carrot seed extracts are high in
g. Anti-Bacterial & Anti-Fungal Properties antioxidants, thus increase in cauda epididymal sperm
A study found that essential oil extracted from wild stores may be due to antioxidant impact [7].
carrot's aerial portions inhibited enteropathogen C. Anti-Inflammatory & Analgesic Benefits
Campylobacter jejuni. Essential oil phenylpropanoids,
Experiments have shown that carrot seed extract has anti-
such as methylisoeugenol & elemicin, were shown to
inflammatory & analgesic properties. Carrot seeds,
have antibacterial properties against Campylobacter coli
according to a reporter, have anti-inflammatory
& Campylobacter lari strains. Carotol substantially
properties. Carrageenan, histamine, & serotonin were
decreased colony radial size & prevented fungal growth.
used to cause paw edema in rats, while folmaldehyde was
inhibitory impact of daucol, on or h&, was smaller than
used to cause arthritis. Surprisingly, rats given a high
that of carotol. compound -caryophyllene had no impact.
dosage of carrot seed extract had a lower illness severity.
Carotol seems to be primary chemical responsible for
A writing effect was produced by intra-peritoneal
carrot seed oil extracts' antifungal action, according to
injection to evaluate carot's analgesic efficacy. Following
findings.
injection of carrot seed extract, writhing effect was
h. Carrots for Glowing Skin significantly reduced. Anor study discovered that carrot
Carrots are high in Vitamin C & antioxidants, so y keep seed extract components had anti-inflammatory effects
humanskin looking young & healthy. Carrots may be owing to inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes, & that y
used to make a simple & cheap face mask. To achieve offered substantial anti-inflammatory benefits even when
glowing skin, all you have to do is combine shredded compared to anti-inflammatory medications such aspirin,
carrot with honey & apply it as a face mask. ibuprofen, naproxen, & celebrex.

i. Anti-Ageing Benefits: II. LITERATURE REVIEW

Collagen is a kind of protein that is necessary for skin's
suppleness to be maintained. It helps to prevent wrinkles João Carlos et al. discussed Nutritional & Health
& slow down aging process. Vitamin A, as an Remunerations of Carrots & ir Seed Extracts in which y
antioxidant, fights free radicals to prevent wrinkles, explained how Carrots include carotenoids, , vitamins, &
discoloration, & an uneven skin tone, all of which are minerals, all of which provide a diversity of nutritional &
symptoms of aging. health advantages. Carotenoids, polyphenols, & vitamins
found in carrots serve as antioxidants, anticarcinogens, &
j. Sun Protection immunoenhancers, in addition to proving old saying that
Carrots contain beta-carotene, a skin-friendly ingredient carrots are excellent for eyes. Carrot has shown to have
that is converted to vitamin A in body. It aids in skin anti-diabetic, cholesterol & cardiovascular disease
tissue regeneration & offers protection from sun's reducing, & wound healing properties. Carrot seed
harmful rays. Antioxidants & carotenoids protect & extracts have cardio- & hepatoprotective, antibacterial,
condition skin, increasing its resistance to sun & aiding antifungal, anti-inflammatory, & analgesic properties.
in healing of sunburns. In fact, drinking carrot juice This review article discusses all of m [8].
during summer serves as a natural sunblock. Thakur N et al. discussed chemical composition,
functional properties & processing of carrot in which y
k. Suitable for Dry Skin explained how Carrot is an essential root vegetationthat is
Potassium shortage may cause dry skin. Potassium is high in bioactive substances such as carotenoids &
abundant in carrots. As a result, drinking carrot juice may dietary fibre, as well as a diversity of or functional
help you avoid this issue while keeping humanskin components with health-promoting qualities. Carrot
moisturized. Carrots are beneficial in prevention & consumption is gradually rising as a result of its
treatment of a diversity of skin conditions. Skin disorders recognized as a valuable source of natural antioxidants
like as pimples & acne, rashes, dermatitis, & or skin with anticancer properties. Apart from being utilized in
issues caused by Vitamin A deficiency may be treated salads & curries in India, carrot roots may be
with antioxidants included in this crop. However, don't professionally processed into nutritionally rich processed
eat too many carrots since y may cause goods like as juice, concentrate, dry powder, tinned,
humancomplexion to become yellowish-orange. Carrot preserve, c&y, pickle, & gazrailla. nutritional content,
juice improves health of humanhair as well. Carrots health-promoting phytonutrients, functional
provide greatest hair benefit of all. characteristics, product creation, & by-products usage of

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carrot & carrot pomace, as well as ir prospective goods like as juice, concentrate, dry powder, tinned,
application, are highlighted in this study [9]. preserve, c&y, pickle, & gazrailla. Carrot pomace, which
Scarano A et al. discussed Phytochemical analysis & contains approximately 50% -carotene, may be used to
antioxidant properties in colored tiggiano carrots in which enhance goods such as cake, bread, & biscuits, as well as
y explained how In human diet, carrot (Daucus carota to make a diversity of useful products. nutritional
L.) is a significant source of bioactive chemicals. Local content, health-promoting phytonutrients, functional
farmers in Apulia (Sourn Italy) have cultivated colorful characteristics, product creation, & by-products usage of
l&races of carrots throughout years, which are closely carrot & carrot pomace, as well as ir prospective
linked to local rituals & customs. carrot of Saint Ippazio, application, are all highlighted in this study.
known as Tiggiano carrot, is a notable l&race among m.
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Molybdenum is necessary for iron absorption & helps in
fat & carbohydrate metabolism. Magnesium &
manganese are abundant in this fruit. Magnesium is
required for bone formation, protein synsis, B vitamin
activation, nerve & muscle relaxation, blood coagulation,
& energy generation. Magnesium is required for insulin
secretion & action. Manganese aids glucose metabolism
by working in t&em with enzymes in body. Carrot
consumption is gradually rising as a result of its
recognized as a valuable source of natural antioxidants
with anticancer properties. Apart from being utilized in
salads & curries in India, carrot roots may be
professionally processed into nutritionally rich processed

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