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March 12, 2009
Carrots should be considered a goldmine of natural vitamins and nutrients. Among other raw vegetable juices, carrot juice is an absolute leader in the context of the variety of its therapeutic effects, the contents of useful elements and its compatibility with other juices or foods. Nutritional and therapeutic values of carrot juice were discovered by the health practitioners of early European civilizations. Carrots originate from the Mediterranean region, where this vegetable was used by the Ancient Greeks since the 20th century B.C. They loved drinking carrot juice for its excellent cleansing effects and, in addition, it was considered a good remedy for constipation and physical exhaustion.
As we all know, no other vegetable contains as much beta-carotene as carrots. In our body, beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A, which assists in improving our eyesight and the functioning of our immune system, strengthening our bones and teeth, preventing possible problems with the functioning of the thyroid glad. Vitamin A also has positive effects on our hair, nails and skin. Besides, this Vitamin is associated with good cleansing effects: it can clean our liver from fat and other unnecessary elements. However, for receiving maximum results for the liver, it is necessary to drink carrot juice on a regular basis.
The list of useful microelements and nutrients which are contained in carrots is really very impressive. Along with the mentioned beta-carotene, it includes also Vitamins C, B, E, D and K, proteins, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, aluminum, sodium, manganese, iron, copper and a lot of other minerals. Carrots contain great amounts of nicotine acid, which is important for metabolism of fats and lipids. The vegetable is a great source of natural magnesium, which assists in decreasing bad cholesterol levels in the body, helps to relieve spasms and strengthen our blood vessels.
Carrot juice has very good anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and anti-aging properties. Carotene is a known anti-oxidant, which can prevent degenerative processes in the cells and has great anti-aging effects. The compounds containing in carrot juice also have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. That is why it can be effective to treat wounds and insect bites with some carrot juice, which in such case will also bring some slight relief for pain and help to avoid swelling. Also, drinking raw carrot juice can be helpful for lowering the symptoms of stresses and normalizing the function of your digestive system.
Many specialists underline that mixing carrot juice with other fruit or vegetable juices can substantially boost therapeutic effects of these natural remedies. For example, adding some spinach juice to a glass of your carrot juice can help you to refresh your mind, calm down and improve your sleep. Also, this mixture has very good cleansing properties and can relieve the symptoms of constipation. It is recommended to mix carrot juice with beetroot juice or with the juice received from various berries: such drink will be a great tonic, which can also provide you with your daily doze of Vitamin C.
Drinking carrot juice is extremely beneficial for pregnant women and young children. Vitamins A and E are very important for normal development of the fetus. Since carrot juice has good amounts of natural sugar, the majority of children like drinking it. For your little one, you can mix carrot juice with some orange juce or a little of lime juice, and your child will receive a healthy doze of all useful microelements and nutrients, as well as have a better appetite and lower risks of having a cold or a flu. Always remember that two glasses of fresh carrot juice a day can substantially improve the overall health of you and all the members of your family.
Author Info: Hi! My name is Carla and I am a 5th year medical student at HYMS. I am interested in alternative medicine and I have done months researching the topic of herbal medicine. Besides, I like interviewing people and learning more about their experiences with one or another type of herbal treatments. I am willing to contribute to this site with my knowledge, and I would be happy to help you out to the best of my ability with any specific questions or problems related to alternative medicine.
May 6th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I get the 10 lb. bags, which fit in the fridge. But I don’t juice them. We just cook them and eat them raw. I buy the carrot juice. If you had a good old fashioned root cellar, I’m sure they’d stay good for a while. I wouldn’t be able to keep them in my house that long without the fridge.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Adding bit of olive oil to the carrot juice improves absorption on beta carotene by the body.
May 29th, 2009 at 3:43 am
There is obviously a lot to know about this topic. I think you made some good points regarding this topic. Thanks.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Carrot juice is known for beta carotene which gives the body Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin E and many minerals. The health benefits of drinking carrot juice are thought to be good prenatal health, eyesight, bones and teeth, liver and nails, skin and hair as well as helping in cancer prevention.
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Carrot juice is great! I had developed very bad acne scars an blemishes due to lot of medications. When I was doing my course in naturopathy, I was told to take 6 glasses of carrot juice. I actually had 3 glasses a day, and it really helped.
October 31st, 2009 at 6:53 am
A really great combo is carrot and apple juice. Tastes great!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:51 am
I started drinking carrot juice for a week ago. How long will it take to see results?
Thanks
January 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
My wife drank carrot juice while pregnant with our daughter. At the time she had a tumor in her uterous the size of a 3 month old. Later when my wife went back for an ultrasound they checked on the baby & tumor. They found a healthy baby girl and the tumor was gone.
February 25th, 2010 at 5:23 am
My husband says he believes that carrots have acid in them and he does not want to use them .He has cancer in his spinal fluid. Will carrot juice help him. Thanks
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 am
I started taking carrot juice about a month ago at the age of 67 first thing in the morning, I am surprised as my pure white hair are turning grey , i donot know when they will become black but I feel healthy and active.
The recipe is two carrots , one apple and one orange
March 3rd, 2010 at 6:20 am
if you have an eye and skin problem ,carrot juice may help you a lot
March 19th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
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March 28th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
juicing apples and carrots is the only thing that relieves my itchy legs. i think i should use more carrots. i was wondering if the acid could cause yeast infection with the apple cider vinegar.
April 14th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
i m 23 when ever i feel short of breath i take approximately 230ml juice of carrot. it always brings me relief
June 17th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
I juiced carrot, ginger, and apple for many years. I swear it cured fibromyalgia, I never became sick from colds or flues and I’ve been told i look like 30 when I am really turning 40 this year! One glass per day!
June 21st, 2010 at 11:29 am
I am driking carrot juce regtularly and in some times with coconut milk (thin). Very good taste and I am active with good health
August 1st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Vitamins A and E are fat soluble. Therefore, unless you mix in some oil with the carrot juice, will be of no benefit to the carrot juice drinker.
August 16th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
What are the vitamin percentage of E & C in an 8 oz glass of carrot juice?
August 31st, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I dig carrots!! The website is very informative! Keep up the good work!
September 7th, 2010 at 1:27 am
I am sorry Paul but where exactly did you get this information?
September 10th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Great to know that carrot juice helps relieving pain and stress.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
well, i blend carrots and tomatoes together and enjoy them… i think it gives more benefits…….tastes awful at first and just tastes awesome the next.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
My hair used to be GREY, I’m A Male 54 yrs, and now I have been drinking a Lg. Fresh Carrot Juice, 4-5 X per week, and my Lt. Brown Hair has Returned ! !
Only a Few strands of Grey are Appearent…
AMAZING, VEGTABLE…
If you have GREY hair, it will work For YOU, as Well
March 11th, 2011 at 6:29 am
i have cervical polyps after a year drinking of carrots and apple juice my polyps GONE ! Thanks God
March 22nd, 2011 at 5:55 pm
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May 14th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
THE CARROTS FIBER IS VERY IMPORTANT TOO…
June 6th, 2011 at 2:30 am
Had a bad cough. Store meds didn’t work. Went to Trader Joes and bought what I craved: Carrot Juice. Went back for more the next day. Drank more.Then more… Still coughed…..I caved and went to EMS – Had Pneumonia – they gave me antibiotics and steriods. Am home now — looked up the properties of Carrot Juice. My body was right on the first time out to Trader Joes! It took me to the cure. Read up on carrots — amazing.
June 15th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I took carrot juice mixed with celery, ginger, apple for about an year almost everyday. I am 43 but look like am in 30’s.
Got busy with work and not able to juice everyday now but I know the flu and colds etc will not come and one can maintain good eyesight and health.
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August 7th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Having juice of 2 carrots and 2 beets everyday for the past 1 week, and I feel great!!!!
September 28th, 2011 at 8:50 am
my acne is clearing because of carrot juice
December 15th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
i have found that drinking carrot juice daily has helped reduce the inflammation of my psoriasis and my skin and nails are much healthier.
January 5th, 2012 at 11:42 am
hey i hv been drinking carrot juice since last 4 days nd i hv started coz was adviced by my friend about it because it cures acne . does it really do so . can the marks nd pits which tend to develop after acne be cured vd carrot juice ?
January 10th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
I”m 15 weeks pregnant and started drinking carrot and cranberry juice .. this juice really refreshes me 🙂 . I was on antibiotics for UTI since last two weeks and being pregnant I’m sick of using those antibiotics anymore.. hopefully with this carrot and cranberry juice I will NO MORE need to use any kinda antibiotics.
January 18th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
My dad told me about drinking carrot juice, and after I tried a taste of his, I began drinking it myself. I had just read an article in Good Housekeeping about lack of certain vitamins contributing to dry skin, which I had been suffering from, and after drinking the carrot juice for a couple weeks, have noticed a significant difference in skin, and hair! Also, helped my constipation, feel fuller so eating less (Yay!), and more energetic. This will be a ritual for me from now on!
January 20th, 2012 at 10:10 am
i ve been drinking Carrot with beetroot & amazing result my hair loss stopped, my greying of hair has lessen & feel very active thruout the day really it works have it daily in the morning atleat for two months regulary . Alternly, u acn add Amla also wit carrot. I m very happy with my health & hair.
January 31st, 2012 at 10:47 am
i have hep b and c.my liver is now after nearly 40 years of hep c is not well.i’m not walking as well,i fell and i had operations on leg tendons,will the carrot juice help,plus i try only to eat alkaline food.
March 9th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
I thought this article was really informative. There are a lot of people who don’t even realize how much can be gained from drinking fruit and vegetable juices. It is even better when you can get fruit and veggies all in the same juice!! Great article!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I am 53 (and still have to show my ID!). Part of my New Year’s resolutions was to change my eating habits and get the weight off. Decided to create my own “V8” juice, which consists of a bag of carrots, few stalks of celery, couple of red tomatoes, a little parsley, a garlic clove, piece of green bell pepper. I also add a pinch of cayenne pepper and little ground flaxseed. Shake it up and pour. Delicious! Makes about a quart. I drink 2-4 4oz glasses throughout the day. I also walk on my treadmill now about 15-20 minutes a day, and have increased my water intake (4 16oz bottles a day). The weight is pouring off and my energy level is through the roof! No wonder Bugs Bunny was so cool and outsmarted everyone…those carrots!! LOL
April 6th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
hi,i have a problem to my eyes,want to protect it,will fresh carrots juice will hep me please
April 14th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
I used to have an Urticaria and has been taking medicines (anti-histamine) all the time. I cannot eat foods that can trigger it. Then I started drinking a glass of carrot juice everyday. After a month, I stopped taking my medicines and was able to eat foods like shrimps, crabs and eggs again.It’s been four years now and am still drinking carrot juice and enjoying its benefits. The only side effect is my palms’ color is turning orange…
February 4th, 2013 at 6:48 am
i really love drinking unpeeled raw carrot juice. i believe it could help to improve my skin and my general appearance as well.
February 4th, 2013 at 7:04 am
im chris from quezon city. currently, 0ne kilo of carrots now is only P16 to P24.00..very cheap price. thanks we have fruit juicer. i believe in carrots. i believe it could heal me.
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:30 am
carrots , love naturally drinks from them….they can prevent even cancer.